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California Begins Discussion on Unlimited Film Incentives: ‘That Is a Heavy Lift’

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California lawmakers began a discussion Thursday about removing the cap on the state’s $750 million incentive for film and TV production, while acknowledging that such a move would face budget hurdles. At an Assembly committee hearing in North Hollywood, a handful of state lawmakers heard testimony

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California Begins Discussion on Unlimited Film Incentives: ‘That Is a Heavy Lift’. California lawmakers began a discussion Thursday about removing the cap on the state’s $750 million incentive for film and TV production, while acknowledging that such a move would face budget hurdles. At an Assembly committee hearing in North Hollywood, a handful of state lawmakers heard testimony Covered by 1 publications. Variety: California Begins Discussion on Unlimited Film Incentives: ‘That Is a Heavy Lift’.

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  1. Variety United States California Begins Discussion on Unlimited Film Incentives: ‘That Is a Heavy Lift’ California lawmakers began a discussion Thursday about removing the cap on the state’s $750 million incentive for film and TV production, while acknowledging that such a move would face budget hurdles. At an Assembly committee hearing in North Hollywood, a handful of state lawmakers heard testimony 15 h ago · Tier 2

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