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California lawmakers are rolling out a bold new plan to save local journalism: Assembly Bill 2222 would give newsrooms direct cash payments—$20,000 per journalist—via refundable tax credits, aiming to counter the collapse of ad revenue and tech platforms’ unpaid content use. While supporters see it as vital for democracy and rural news coverage, critics warn it’s a hidden tax on employers and could strain state finances. With a supermajority needed and the legislative session winding down, the bill’s future hangs in the balance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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