The 2026-27 Budget: CDTFA’s Cannabis and Tobacco Programs

Feb 23, 2026 - As discussed earlier, the administration ’s use of General Fund to support the Cannabis Tax Program raises equity and efficiency concerns, and it does not reflect the Legislature ’s or voters ’ intent.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5132

The 2026-27 Budget: California Competes Extension

Mar 18, 2026 - The program is conceptually well structured and has recent empirical evidence supporting the idea that the credit is leading to a net increase in jobs in the state. Therefore, we recommend that the Legislature approve the Governor ’s proposal to extend the credit.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5162