The 2026-27 Budget: California Competes Extension

Mar 18, 2026 - As a result, in undersubscribed years the judgment of program staff in determining which projects merit awards becomes especially important to the program ’s effectiveness. Recommendations Approve Extension of California Competes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5162

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

Feb 23, 2026 - Tobacco compliance has received less attention, but some data suggest that this also has become a significant problem under the flavor ban. From 2021 ‑22 to 2024 ‑25, tobacco tax revenues dropped 14  percent per year —much faster than the 2  percent historical average.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5132