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68 SAG-AFTRA | Summer 2025 | sagaftra.org On Location Mic Drop! Washington-Mid Atlantic Local members traded real-life drama for comedic gold at a May 19 stand-up comedy conservatory class hosted by actor and comedian Jesse Robinson. They learned to craft hilarious sets from their own experiences, capping it all off with a laugh-out-loud sharing session. ● Washington- Mid Atlantic State Sen. Supports Increase to Film Tax Incentives California state Sen. Scott Wiener addresses a group of about 50 industry professionals gathered at the San Francisco-Northern California Local offices on April 24. Wiener was invited to attend the mixer with members and local industry partners in support of increasing the California film and television tax incentives. Also speaking to the positive impact of the incentives to SF-NC Local membership and the greater Northern California film production community were Executive Director, Government Affairs and Public Policy Kerri Wood Einertson and Film SF Executive Director Manijeh Fata. ● San Fran- NorCal Nashville Members Connect SAG-AFTRA Nashville Local members join with the Music Row office staff for their annual membership meeting in May. Attendees had the opportunity to connect, and the staff presented a recap of the past year. ● Michigan Celebrates Jayne Bower Broadcast business representative Jayne Bower smiles at her retirement party on May 8. Bower began her career as a broadcast journalist and served as shop steward at SAG-AFTRA stations in Michigan and California during her four decades as a union member. She also helped to organize WWJ News Radio in Detroit and served as the president of the Michigan Local and chair of the union's Broadcast Steering Committee. ● Michigan Nashville