California’s film and TV tax credit program has created nearly 200,000 jobs and generated $26 billion in statewide economic activity, said state Sen. Ben Allen.

Hollywood's home state of California will more than double annual tax incentives for film and television production to $750 million under a measure passed by the Democratic-led legislature on Friday.

The sequel to “One of Them Days,” starring Keke Palmer, left, and SZA, is one of 48 films approved for the California Film Commission’s film and felevision tax credit program.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California lawmakers and Hollywood creatives are advocating for the state to more than double its tax credit for the film and TV industry. The push would bring the credit ...