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NewsTimes of San Diego — Politics & GovernmentSeptember 6, 2026San Diego

California Assembly passes AB 2222 to provide tax credits for local newsrooms

The California Assembly passed AB 2222, the Community NEWS Act, which establishes refundable tax credits for local news organizations to hire and retain journalists starting in 2027. The bill, authored by Assemblymembers Chris Ward and Buffy Wicks, now moves to Governor Gavin Newsom for his signature.

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Why It Matters

The bill provides direct financial support to local print, digital, and broadcast news outlets to help sustain newsroom staffing levels across California.

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Who's Mentioned

personChris Ward“Assemblymember, D-San Diego”personBuffy Wicks“Assemblymember, D-Oakland”personMatt Pearce“Director of policy for Rebuild Local News”organizationRebuild Local News“National nonprofit advocating for community news”personGavin Newsom“Governor of California”