The Rise of Remote Work: Effects on California's Labor Market

May 6, 2026 - These jobs tend to be well ‑ compensated —on average, they pay hourly wages that are twice as high as other jobs. Figure  5 shows rates of remote work for the job groups that have undergone the largest structural changes: technology jobs, finance and accounting jobs, business and government operations jobs, and sales and marketing jobs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5182

The Rise of Remote Work: Effects on California's Labor Market [Publication Details]

May 6, 2026 - The pandemic accelerated widespread adoption of remote work, which has transformed California's labor market. In this report, we look at four key job groups where remote work has become common—technology, finance and accounting, business and government operations, and sales and marketing.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5182

The 2026-27 Budget: California Competes Extension

Mar 18, 2026 - Required applicants to demonstrate that receiving the credit would influence their decision to create jobs in California. Allowed GO-Biz to consider job training opportunities as a factor when awarding credits.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5162

The 2026-27 Budget: Permanent Business Credit Limitation [EconTax Blog]

May 18, 2026 - These credits are generally intended to encourage behavior that generates economic or social benefits beyond those accruing to the taxpayer, such as research and development (R &D), low-income housing, and job creation.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/860

The 2026-27 Budget: Permanent Business Credit Limitation [EconTax Blog]

May 18, 2026 - These credits are generally intended to encourage behavior that generates economic or social benefits beyond those accruing to the taxpayer, such as research and development (R &D), low-income housing, and job creation.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/article/Detail/860

The 2026-27 Budget: CalWORKs

Feb 18, 2026 - Reducing the dependence of needy parents by promoting job preparation, work, and marriage. Preventing and reducing the incidence of out-of-wedlock pregnancies. Encouraging the formation and maintenance of two-parent families.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5122

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: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Feb 23, 2026 - Additionally, because tele ‑mental health providers can only serve people in outpatient settings, further tele ‑mental health expansions could result in remaining on ‑site providers having more of the most challenging patients to treat —those in the inpatient settings —potentially resulting in reduced job satisfaction for these providers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137