Backers of film tax credit seek action in lame-duck session - Roll Call Backers of film tax credit seek action in lame-duck session - Taxes Roll Call · Oct 29
‘It’s enraging’: lawmakers call for action after Guardian investigation into convenience store overcharges Congress members say pricing practices at 7-Eleven and Circle K stores underscore everyday Americans’ affordability struggles The Guardian - US · Oct 3
Noah Wyle tells hearing that ‘The Pitt’ shows US TV and film production can be revived Noah Wyle says his Emmy-winning show is ’proof of concept’ that the model can work The Independent UK · Mar 20
‘It’s going to upset the balance’: how will Paramount buying Warner Bros change Hollywood? Warner Bros might have swept the Oscars with Sinners and One Battle After Another, but the impending merger has those in the industry worried about the future The Guardian - US · Mar 17
One year in, what do these newcomers think of Congress? - Roll Call Freshmen are reflecting on their first year in a narrowly divided House. “People often ask me, am I having fun? And the answer to that is no,” one says. Roll Call · Dec 15, 2025
In a shutdown, members of Congress are doubling as tour guides - Roll Call How much do they know about their place of work? “As a former history teacher, I love doing them, actually,” one member says. Roll Call · Oct 22, 2025
‘It’s a big unknown’: California Democrat on Trump’s 100% tariff plan for foreign movies Laura Friedman, who spent 20 years in Hollywood before winning her House seat, says film industry needs help but president’s vague policy idea is baffling The Guardian - US · Oct 14, 2025
‘Would do more harm than good’: what will Trump’s tariffs really mean for Hollywood? The US president’s proposed film industry tariffs have led to confusion and unrest within Hollywood The Guardian - US · May 12, 2025
Republican Speaker Supports Conditional Aid For California Wildfire Relief Debate over conditional relief for California wildfires raises questions on national unity and mutual support in times of crisis. Top News · Jan 17, 2025
All candidates for U.S. House California District 30 complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey Both of the candidates running in the Nov. 5, 2024, general election for California’s 30th Congressional District — Alex Balekian (R) and Laura Friedman (D) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office. Ballotpedia · Apr 11, 2024
Eyes on the road: Automated speed cameras get a fresh look as traffic deaths mount New laws will allow automated speed cameras in places where they've long been banned. Advocates say they can save lives, but critics argue they're a financial burden on those least able to pay. WEKU · Feb 16, 2024
After outrage over Taylor Swift tickets, reforms has been slow across the US Many of the major reforms to ticket sellers in the U.S. have failed to pass this year The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023
As Reps. Adam Schiff, Katie Porter launch Senate campaigns, the race to replace them begins WASHINGTON — Within one day of Rep. Adam Schiff launching his run for Senate, Laura Friedman unveiled her own full-fledged campaign to take his current job — complete with a slick website, a fresh logo and the endorsement of California’s lieutenant governor. Los Angeles Times · Feb 4, 2023
States struggle to curb fake emotional support animals Numerous websites promise to qualify any pet as an emotional support animal that the sites claim can go nearly anywhere — inside restaurants and stores, into “no pets” apartments and throughout college dorms. The easily obtained certificates are making it tough for states to crack down on fake support animals… Tribune News Service · Nov 8, 2022
Los Angeles Times · Jul 18, 2022 Editorial: California should prioritize housing people, not cars California treats parking like a birthright. But that obsession with ensuring motorists can always find a parking spot sabotages more important goals, including building more housing and reducing driving.
Tribune News Service · Jun 9, 2022 Less parking could mean more housing PORTLAND, Ore. — Citing environmental concerns and a lack of housing, an increasing number of cities and some West Coast states are reconsidering mandates that all homes, offices and businesses offer a minimum number of parking spots for residents, workers and customers.
The Guardian - US · May 29, 2022 Train to nowhere: can California’s high-speed rail project ever get back on track? Despite 14 years of work and about $5bn spent, the 2008 promise of quick transport between Los Angeles and San Francisco has not materialized