California Package Includes Tax Breaks for Film, Manufacturing (1)

California lawmakers approved most of the state budget package Tuesday, including an extension of the film tax credit, after reaching agreement late Monday with Gov. Gavin Newsom on his push to include measures streamlining infrastructure projects.

Their agreement and approval of 20 bills signal the Democratic governor will sign the main budget measure lawmakers passed June 15 (S.B. 101) by his deadline of midnight Tuesday and in time for the July 1 start of the new fiscal year. The package outlines $226 billion in general fund spending, $38 ...