# California lawmakers warn tax credit cap in Newsom budget may cost Hollywood jobs

California state lawmakers have cautioned that a proposed cap on film tax credits in Governor Gavin Newsom's budget could lead to job losses in the state's entertainment industry. The warning highlights tensions between fiscal restraint and preserving a key economic sector that employs thousands. The outcome could affect future film production decisions and California's competitiveness with other states offering incentives.

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- [Fox News Business](https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/california-lawmakers-say-newsom-budget-tax-credit-cap-threatens-hollywood-jobs) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:24:46 GMT