Google Threatens to De-list California News Sites Over Proposed Link Tax Law

Google threatens to remove links to California news sites in response to proposed "link tax" law requiring it to pay news publishers
Bill would require tech companies like Google to pay a percentage of ad revenue as a "journalism usage fee"
Google calls bill "unworkable" and will pause investments in California news ecosystem during test
Journalism groups support bill, call Google's announcement an undemocratic "power move"
Bill's author says it's about "basic fairness" in ensuring platforms pay for content they reuse