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

May 6, 2026 - On one hand, these responses do not include remote work performed in other locations, such as co ‑working spaces, libraries, or coffee shops. On the other hand, they also include non ‑remote workers who happen to work at home, such as in ‑home childcare providers and self ‑employed artists.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5182

How Will the Changing Landscape Affect California’s Health Care System?

May 4, 2026 - It is possible, for example, that newly uninsured childless adults co uld use more services than other populations that have never had insurance due to more experience navigating the state ’s health care system.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5180

The 2026-27 Budget: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Feb 23, 2026 - This brief provides our analysis of the Governor’s 2026-27 budget proposals related to California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137

The 2026-27 Budget: Proposed Elimination of State Environmental Positions

Feb 17, 2026 - While eliminating vacancies could appear to be an easy way to achieve ongoing budgetary savings, in some cases doing so co uld undermine environmental departments ’ long-term capacity and ability to achieve the goals and tasks laid out for them in state law.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5124

Oversight of certain public benefit artificial intelligence (AI) companies. [Ballot]

Jan 20, 2026 - Civil penalties on covered co mpanies may be assessed as a percentage of annual gross revenue, beginning at 5 percent for initial violations and increasing to as much as 100 percent for violations that remain u ncured over specified time periods.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-033