The 2026-27 Budget: California Competes Extension

Mar 18, 2026 - When the program is undersubscribed, however, fewer projects must compete for available credits. Compared with years when the program is oversubscribed, this may result in awards being made to projects that would not have been competitive in a more constr ained funding environment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5162

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

Feb 23, 2026 - In 2025, the Legislature and the Governor took a couple of actions to align the Compliance Fund more closely with projected program costs under the new flavor ban laws. First, the budget act included a one ‑year $3.5  million increase in the appropriation for the Tobacco Licensing Program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5132