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March 6, 2026 - This post analyzes the Governor’s budget proposal to increase the size of grants and extend the Computer Science Supplementary Authorization Incentive program.
March 6, 2026 - In this post, we assess the Governor's California Highway Patrol budget proposals for (1) equipment and operating costs and (2) capital outlay projects.
March 3, 2026 - For 2026-27, the Governor’s budget proposes $3.6 billion from the General Fund for the state’s share of SSI/SSP—an increase of $94 million (2.7 percent) from the Governor’s revised 2025-26 budget estimate. This increase would bring total program funding to $11.5 billion ($3.6 billion from the General Fund and $7.9 billion federal funds) in 2026-27. We note that while the year-over-year change in General Fund costs for the program is relatively flat, it is increasing slightly despite the fact that caseload is expected to decline and the average state cost for grants is remaining flat. We have been informed by the administration that this is due to a technical adjustment to the current year and we discuss this at a high level in this post.
March 3, 2026 - California’s children and family programs include an array of services to protect children from abuse and neglect and to keep families safely together when possible. This analysis outlines the Governor’s proposed 2026-27 budget for child welfare and foster care programs under the Department of Social Services (DSS), and raises questions and issues for the Legislature to consider.
March 2, 2026 - In this post, we assess the Governor’s proposal for new positions and associated funding at the State Water Resources Control Board to manage increased workload stemming from a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision.
February 23, 2026 - In this post, we discuss three Governor’s budget proposals for the Department of Tax and Fee Administration’s (CDTFA’s) cannabis and tobacco programs.
February 23, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: Estimated State Savings From Proposition 47
February 20, 2026 - Recent stock market performance continues to boost income tax collections. In our Fiscal Outlook, we strongly advised the Legislature to treat near-term strength in tax collections as temporary because we expect these gains to reverse. Further, the state faces significant structural deficits in the future. Accordingly, any windfall received from this revenue uptick represents an opportunity for the Legislature to prepare for future fiscal challenges.
February 19, 2026 - In this post, we discuss “Disclosure Requirements and Deferral of Property Taxation,” a newly identified mandate since enactment of the 2025-26 Budget Act.
February 18, 2026 - In this post, we assess the Governor's proposed budget for food assistance programs, including CalFresh.
February 18, 2026 - In this post, we provide an assessment of the Governor's proposed CalWORKs budget for 2026-27.
February 17, 2026 - In this post, we assess the Governor’s proposal to eliminate certain vacant state environmental positions.
February 11, 2026 - In this post we assess the Governor’s request for permanent funding for the Cannabis Control Appeals Panel.
February 11, 2026 - In this post, we provide an overview of the Governor's proposed 2026-27 budget for the Department of Justice and analyze several proposals to fund the department's firearm-related workload.
February 10, 2026 - In this post, we analyze a California Public Utilities Commission proposal to implement changes to the California Climate Credit pursuant to Chapter 117 of 2025 (AB 1207, Irwin).