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California lawmakers express concerns about Paramount’s deal for Warner Bros.
California Democrats in Congress are raising concerns about Paramount Skydance's proposed takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery — a $111 billion deal that would dramatically reshape Hollywood by consolidating two historic film studios. Rep. Laura Friedman, D-Glendale, and 33 other members of Congress on Thursday urged California Attorney General Rob Bonta to scrutinize potential antitrust harms ... Read More
34 CA member of Congress pen letter to review Paramount-Warner merger
The effort was spearheaded by Laura Friedman — representing California’s 30th Congressional District — whose office confirmed it had previously been in... Read More
California congresswoman pushes for technology to reduce deadly car chases
California Congresswoman Laura Friedman announced the Next Gen Road Safety Act, which would unlocking federal investment for better technology to deescalate car chases. Read More
California lawmaker introduces bill to help prevent, de-escalate police chases with new technology
Congresswoman Laura Friedman introduced the Next Gen Road Safety Act aimed at helping law enforcement purchase modern tools to de-escalate chases. Read More
9th Congressional District
On the Democratic ballot: Patricia Brown, Phil Andrew, Kat Abughazaleh, Mike Simmons, Laura Fine, Sam Polan, Nick Pyati, Bushra Amiwala, Justin Ford, Daniel Biss, Jeff Cohen, Bethany Johnson, Howard Rosenblum, Hoan Huynh and Mark Fredrickson. On the Republican ballot: John Elleson, Paul Friedman, Rocio Cleveland and Dongbo Su. Read More
ICE Isn't Properly Focused
On Thursday's broadcast of CNN's "The Story Is," Rep. Laura Friedman (D-CA) defended continuing the shutdown of DHS despite heightened threats to the | Clips Read More
Art Directors Guild To Honor Rep. Laura Friedman For Tax Incentives Advocacy
The Art Directors Guild will honor first-term Rep. Laura Friedman (D-CA) with its 2026 Presidents Award for her advocacy of state and federal tax incentives. Read More
Lawmakers Call For Netflix And Paramount To Commit To Film And TV Jobs
Adam Schiff and Laura Friedman want the companies to commit to jobs as part of a Warner Bros. purchase. Read More
Legislators Ask for Employment Commitments
Sen. Adam Schiff and Rep. Laura Friedman asked Netflix and Paramount leaders to get specific about how they will “preserve and expand" jobs in L.A. Read More
Lawmakers Push for Job Commitments From Netflix and Paramount
Sen. Adam Schiff and Rep. Laura Friedman pushed Netflix and Paramount to commit to grow domestic production as a they consider the Warner Bros sale. Read More
Rep. Friedman calls for $250 million in safety grants for nation’s public transit agencies
Congressmember Laura Friedman is teaming up with Republicans to get a transit-cop funding bill passed. Will it see the light of day? Read More