LISTEN: Politics Puts a Spotlight on the Production Exodus From California and Other U.S. Filming Hubs

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By Cynthia Littleton

Cynthia Littleton

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The crisis of runaway production, both in California and nationwide, never seems to stray too far from the headlines thanks to what a political football the issue has become.

Luring more TV and film shoots to Los Angeles though financial incentives remains a critical concern because of the tens of thousands of jobs that have disappeared in recent years. That’s made figuring out the best way to solve the problem a talking point in the gubernatorial race that will pit the Republican candidate, Steve Hilton, against the Democratic challenger Xavier Becerra in November.

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