By Gene Maddaus
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Nithya Raman‘s campaign is calling out L.A. Mayor Karen Bass for taking credit for expanding the state film and TV incentive in a recent TV ad.
In the ad, Bass looks to the camera and says: “With the film industry struggling, I cut fees and expanded film and TV tax credits… saving thousands of Hollywood jobs.”
Gov. Gavin Newsom led the effort to double the state’s film incentive to $750 million last year, in response to a dramatic downturn in L.A. production since 2022. Entertainment jobs have become a key issue in the race for mayor, with each candidate accusing the other of not doing enough to support the industry.
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