The 2026-27 Budget: CalWORKs

Feb 18, 2026 - The Governor ’s budget proposes $1.5  billion from the General Fund for CalWORKs in 2026-27, a year-over-year increase of $368  million (33  percent). Here again the increase is primarily because the Governor ’s budget assumes there will be no remaining unspent TANF funds in 2026-27 to offset General Fund costs as is the case in 2025-26.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5122

The 2026-27 Budget: California Competes Extension

Mar 18, 2026 - The Governor ’s budget proposes to extend the California Competes Tax Credit program in its current form for an additional five years through fiscal year 2032-33. Analysis Program Trends Award Characteristics Have Changed Over Time.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5162

The 2026-27 Budget: California State University

Feb 24, 2026 - Of all the additional tuition revenue, CSU plans to use $67  million (33  percent) for SUG. (In addition, the California Student Aid Commission budget includes $53 million ongoing General Fund to pay for higher associated Cal Grant costs for CSU students in 2026‑27.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5142

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

Feb 23, 2026 - About $33 million of the fines already collected have been spent and the remainder will stay in the special deposit fund to be used by the Receiver. Mental Health Receivership Established in 2025 Court Appoints Mental Health Receiver to Take Control of the Delivery of Mental Health Services.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137