10/01/2026
California Creates New Tax Credit Program to Support Local Journalism
By SPMG Media SACRAMENTO — California has enacted a new program designed to support local news organizations by providing refundable tax credits tied to the employment of journalists. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2222 on September 30, 2026. The law creates tax credits for qualifying local news organizations beginning with tax years on or after January 1, 2027, and before January 1, 2032....
By SPMG Media SACRAMENTO — California has enacted a new program designed to support local news organizations by providing refundable tax credits tied to the employment of journalists. Gov. Gavin Ne…