Newsom asks Hollywood to ditch conservative states

Published August 4, 2022 12:00am ET



Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) encouraged the Hollywood film industry to stop filming in the cheaper but more conservative states, such as Georgia and Oklahoma, that passed restrictive abortion measures.

An ad from the governor, which urged Hollywood to make a decision based on shared values, was released on the same day Newsom backed legislation that would invest $1.65 billion in California’s Film & Television Tax Credit Program by extending it for an additional five years.

Already a print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.