Asm. David Tangipa (R–Clovis) raised concerns that the program undermines local media by putting journalists under Newsom’s purview.
“This new office undermines the very independence of local media,” Tangipa told The Center Square. “Just like the Washington Post doesn’t run negative stories about Jeff Bezos – because he owns and funds it – Governor Newsom and the Legislature are creating the same conflict of interest with this new fund.”
