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Executive Editor Brenton Garen interviews 50th District Assemblyman Richard Bloom.

VIDEO PART 1/2: Assemblyman Richard Bloom Discuss Film Tax Legislation:

In part one of this “In the Chair” episode, editor Brenton Garen sits down with Assemblymember Richard Bloom (50th District) as he discusses the film tax legislation to keep Hollywood business in California.

Click here to watch part two!

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