The 2026-27 Budget: Community College Facilities

Mar 17, 2026 - In deciding how much funding to allocate, the Legislature faces a basic trade-off. On the one hand, allocating more funding now would allow more projects to begin in 2026-27, avoiding the construction cost escalation associated with waiting until a future year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5159

The 2026-27 Budget: Higher Education Overview

Feb 5, 2026 - If the Legislature considers base increases for CSU and UC a high priority —even given the potentially very difficult budget trade ‑ offs —then approving smaller base increases would be more prudent.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5112