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California legislators approved a significant expansion of the state's film and TV tax credit program, increasing the cap from $330 million to $750 million to help the industry stay competitive and create jobs, amid a broader effort to revive production jobs impacted by a global downturn.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a delayed special primary election on March 19 to replace former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, with a potential runoff on May 21. The election will run parallel with the race to succeed McCarthy, and Assemblymember Vince Fong is among the Republicans vying for the seat. McCarthy's resignation in December led to a tumultuous tenure and his removal from the top job was seen as a major blow to California Republicans. Fong is currently in a legal battle to keep his spot on the ballot after attempting to run for both the congressional seat and his assembly seat at the same time.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that aimed to ban caste discrimination in education, housing, and the workplace, making it the first-in-the-nation law of its kind. The bill, Senate Bill 403, had passed both the Assembly and the Senate with strong support. Supporters of the bill, including civil rights and South Asian groups, expressed disappointment with the veto, while opponents argued that the bill unfairly targeted Hindus. Caste discrimination, a centuries-old social hierarchy system prevalent in South Asian countries, has gained attention in Silicon Valley and was the subject of a lawsuit against Cisco in 2020.