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Lawmakers weigh a proposed continuation of UC Berkeley local‑news fellowships
Summary
The Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 1 on Education reviewed a legislative proposal to provide $15 million one‑time to continue UC Berkeley’s local news fellowship program, which places early‑career journalists in newsrooms across California.
The Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 1 on Education debated a legislative proposal to provide $15 million one‑time general fund for a UC Berkeley local news fellowship program that places early‑career reporters and editors into newsrooms for two‑year fellowships.
Ian Klein of the Legislative Analyst’s Office summarized the LAO view and recommended rejection. “Given the state’s budget condition, it is harder to justify new spending on one‑time programs and initiatives,” Klein said, and noted the governor’s May…
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