California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes $1 billion film tax credit
The gist
California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed expanding the state's film and TV tax credit to at least $1 billion.
The push comes as he weighs a death-row move and faces a billionaire-tax fight.
How it unfolded
- Oct 30, 2026The State Water Resources Control Board adopted an update to the Bay-Delta Plan incorporating Newsom's Healthy Rivers and Landscapes Program, the first major update to its Sacramento/Delta protections since 1995; the administration secured $2.9 billion in funding commitments.
- Oct 31, 2026Newsom sent a letter to the chief district judges of California's four federal district courts warning of potential election interference by the Trump administration.
- Nov 1, 2026Newsom warned federal courts to be ready for potential attempts by the Trump administration to seize ballots.