Understanding $100 Billion in Spending Growth: Causes and Fiscal Implications

Apr 28, 2026 - Similarly, the California Necessities Index, which tracks price changes for basic goods such as food and clothing and is relevant to human services programs, grew by 6.6  percent in 2021 compared to a five ‑year average of 3.6  percent.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5176

The 2026-27 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor's May Revision

May 18, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor's May Revision Initial Comments on the Governor's May Revision Appendix 1: General Fund Discretionary Spending Proposals in the 2026-27 May Revision
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5187/1

The 2026-27 Budget: How to Use One-Time Revenue Improvements

Feb 20, 2026 - Figure 1 The State ’s New Wall of Debt (In Billions)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5133

The 2026-27 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 12, 2026 - Implementing Immigrant Population ‑Related H.R. 1 Policies in Medi ‑Cal. As part of the state ’s required implementation of H.R. 1, the Governor proposes taking two discretionary actions related to immigrants that reduce state costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5101