Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development: California Civic Media Program.
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Fiscal committee
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No
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes the California Civic Media Program, administered by the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), to support a robust and dynamic California press corps and enhance access to information. It creates the California Civic Media Fund, funded with $10 million from the General Fund, to provide financial support to news organizations, particularly those serving underserved communities. The program aims to bolster journalism, empower Californians, and foster civic engagement.
Key provisions
- Establishes the California Civic Media Program under GO-Biz.
- Creates the California Civic Media Fund, a continuously appropriated fund.
- Appropriates $10 million from the General Fund to the California Civic Media Fund.
- Requires GO-Biz to establish a 9-person advisory board with diverse representation.
- Prohibits expenditures from the fund exceeding private contributions.
- Allows the fund to accept contributions from private sources.
- Prioritizes allocations to local and community news organizations.
- Allows GO-Biz to enter into agreements with third parties for program administration.
Who is affected
- California news organizations
- Journalists
- Underserved and underrepresented communities
- The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)
- The General Fund
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Primary sponsor
Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review
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