The 2026-27 Budget: California Competes Extension

Mar 18, 2026 - This is especially consistent with the 20 18 changes, since professional service firms tend to be classed as “non-tradeable, ” meaning they are often already required to locate near their customer base, and thus tax incentives are unlikely to influence their decision to locate in California.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5162

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - Such goals could include living in an apartment, getting and maintaining a job, and participating in music or art classes. Quality Incentive Payments in Place Since 2025. The final phase of rate reform has been implemented since January 2025.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157

The 2026-27 Budget: Computer Science Supplementary Authorization

Mar 6, 2026 - These funds are intended to support teachers who are pursuing computer science supplementary authorizations that allow them to teach computer science classes. The program provides school districts with grants of up to $2,500 per participating teacher, with a dollar-for-dollar match requirement.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5153

The 2026-27 Budget: Permitting Support at the State Water Resources Control Board

Mar 2, 2026 - General permits apply to a class of projects. CWA = Clean Water Act; WOTUS = Waters of the United States; WDRs = Waste Discharge Requirements; and NPDES = National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5144

The 2026-27 Budget: California State University

Feb 24, 2026 - Note: Table excludes Executive and Management Personnel, Confidential Classes, Excluded Classes, nonacademic student employees, other intermittent employees, and faculty teaching in extension, special sessions, and summer sessions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5142

The 2026-27 Budget: California Student Aid Commission

Feb 17, 2026 - In this brief, we provide an update on Cal Grant cost estimates and discuss recent program trends leading to higher Cal Grant spending. We then analyze the Governor’s budget proposal to reduce Middle Class Scholarship award coverage and provide associated recommendations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5127

The 2026-27 Budget: California Student Aid Commission [Publication Details]

Feb 17, 2026 - In this brief, we provide an update on Cal Grant cost estimates and discuss recent program trends leading to higher Cal Grant spending. We then analyze the Governor’s budget proposal to reduce Middle Class Scholarship award coverage and provide associated recommendations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5127

The 2026-27 Budget: Higher Education Overview

Feb 5, 2026 - MCS = Middle Class Scholarships and COLA = cost-of-living adjustment. Cal Grant Spending Continues to Grow at Historically High Rate. The Cal Grant program is the state ’s largest and longest ‑standing financial aid program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5112

The 2026-27 Budget: Higher Education Overview [Publication Details]

Feb 5, 2026 - In this brief, we provide an overview and initial analysis of the Governor’s higher education budget plan.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5112

Middle Class Scholarship Program [EdBudget]

Feb 3, 2026 - Middle Class Scholarship Program [EdBudget]     Note: Table reflects data provided by the California Student Aid Commission in October 2025. Projections for 2026-27 assume a 5 percent increase in recipients and, as proposed by the administration, a 50 percent decrease in award coverage (from 35 percent award coverage in 2025-26 to 17.5 percent coverage in 2026-27).
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/1056