California, Google cut pledged funds to support state’s newsrooms

May 22, 2025 - 13:00
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California, Google cut pledged funds to support state’s newsrooms
Google said Wednesday it would reduce its funding contribution for California newsrooms, following in the footsteps of state officials.  The company has lowered its proposed $15 million donation to the California Civic Media Fund to $10 million instead.  Google’s move comes a week after Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) cut the same amount from his budget…