Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - Similarly poor conditions replicated catastrophic outcomes for this species in the summer of 2021, when state officials estimated just 2 percent of migrating juveniles survived. Significant declines—or potential permanent extinctions—of the state’s native fish species represent not just a loss of public trust natural resources, but also impair the state’s
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2021 - CalEPA = California Environmental Protection Agency; CalFire = California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection; CalRecycle = California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery; CARB = California Air Resources Board; ZEV = zero ‑emission vehicle; CCC = California Conservation Corps; CEC = California Energy Commission; CNRA = California Natural Resources Agency; DFW = Department of
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The 2026-27 Budget: California Highway Patrol Proposals [Publication Details]

Mar 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.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5152

The 2026-27 Budget: California Highway Patrol Proposals

Mar 6, 2026 - As shown in Figure  2, the department ’s uniformed officer vacancy rate including temporary positions, is still well above the pre-pandemic levels. Specifically, while the vacancy rate was 2.8  percent in 2019, it then rose to over 9  percent in 2021, and remained at 6.6  percent as of 2024, per the most recent data available.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5152

The 2018-19 Budget: Governor’s May Revision Proposal for Caltrans’ Capital Outlay Support Program

May 13, 2018 - As part of its project delivery process, Caltrans typically must obtain permits from certain federal and state agencies, such as the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Office of the State Fire Marshall.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3833

Assessing California’s Climate Policies—Transportation

Dec 21, 2018 - These consumers are sometimes referred to as “free ‑riders. ” This might be because consumers believe that the long ‑term operational savings of owning and operating a ZEV —such as from reduced fuel costs —outweigh the additional upfront costs to purchase the vehicle.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3912

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Transportation

Oct 16, 2025 - The budget language also directs any loan or other financing options developed to (1)  ensure full repayment with an agreed-upon interest rate, (2)  follow a clearly defined repayment schedule, and (3)  include a guaranteed mechanism to secure repayment from a reliable and predictable revenue source.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5077

The 2020-21 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2020 - We recommend that the Legislature ask the administration to lay out how Medi ‑Cal Healthier California for All affects other programs and planning initiatives, such as the Governor ’s Master Plan for Aging and efforts related to homelessness.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4135

The 2017-18 Budget: Transportation Funding Package

Feb 17, 2017 - Some of these allowances are given away for free, while the remainder of allowances are sold at quarterly auctions. The revenue generated from these cap ‑and ‑trade auctions is available to fund various programs that reduce GHG emissions, including certain transportation programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3572

The 2022-23 Budget: Highway Violence Task Force

Feb 14, 2022 - Our recommendation would “free up ” $4  million in General Fund resources in 2022 ‑23 that the Legislature could redirect to its other priorities. Require Reporting on Prevalence and Associated Factors of Highway Violence.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4533