California’s Bold Move to Save Local News | Fresno News

California just passed a bold new bill to save local journalism—Assembly Bill 2222 offers tax credits of up to $20,000 per journalist for the first five hires, with bonuses for part-timers and new staff. Designed to fight “news deserts” and revive shrinking newsrooms, it’s a five-year plan backed by bipartisan support—and now heads to the governor’s desk. Critics say it unfairly shifts costs onto businesses, but supporters argue it’s essential for democracy, civic engagement, and keeping communities informed. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1cb607584b947acd