California Analysis Pours Cold Water on Expanded TV and Film Subsidies

The state’s legislative analyst’s office urged caution in expanding tax credits in support of film and TV production to match other states’ offers.



Hollywood Begs for a Tax Break in Some States, Including California

A battle for filmmaking tax credits has begun in several states — including in California, the home of Hollywood — and has led to cutbacks in others like Maryland.



Leaning Right in Hollywood, Under a Lens

The Internal Revenue Service is reviewing the activities of the conservative group Friends of Abe in connection with its application for tax-exempt status.

    



For ESPN, Millions to Remain in Connecticut

Critics of state tax incentives to ESPN, the multibillion-dollar sports media powerhouse, say the money would be better spent on smaller companies that are in greater need.