The 2026-27 California Spending Plan: Human Services

Oct 8, 2026 - These reappropriations include: Up to $100  million Flexible Family Supports funding appropriated by the budget acts of 2022-23 and 2023-24. This funding aims to help foster youth be placed and/or remain with relatives and resource families.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5208/5

Tax Exclusion for Student Loan Forgiveness

Oct 1, 2026 - Nebraska (2023) that the HEROES Act did not authorize the large-scale loan cancellation plan. As a result, the one-time cancellation was not implemented, and no loans were canceled under the program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5204

The 2026-27 California Spending Plan: Proposition 98 and K-12 Education

Oct 9, 2026 - The budget provides $75  million for the Dream Resource Center Grant Program, initially authorized by Chapter  424 of 2023 (AB  278, Reyes). The competitive grant program will be administered by CDE through June 30, 2030.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5209

Child Care Budget [EdBudget]

Sep 9, 2026 - Child Care Budget [EdBudget] a Reflects 2025-26 May Revision estimates with LAO adjustments. b Reflects 2026-27 Budget Act with LAO adjustments. c Reflects 2026-27 Budget Act with LAO adjustments. d Does not include $16.3 million provided to community colleges for certain child care services. e Includes funding for family child care home education networks. f Includes cost estimates for quality
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/1143

Understanding The State’s Astonishing Cash Position

Sep 16, 2026 - Unfortunately, due to a federal and corresponding state change in tax filing deadlines, the state only gained a complete picture of 2022 ‑23 tax collections late in 2023, well after the fiscal year had ended.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5198

The 2026-27 California Spending Plan: Transportation

Sep 22, 2026 - The 2023-24 budget agreement expressed intent to provide a total of $1.1  billion for this program over several years; this 2026-27 allocation brings the total appropriated thus far to $640  million.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5200

New IRS Data Show Pandemic Outmigration Eased in 2023 [EconTax Blog]

Apr 17, 2026 - New IRS Data Show Pandemic Outmigration Eased in 2023 [EconTax Blog] New IRS Data Show Pandemic Outmigration Eased in 2023 April 17, 2026 Brian Uhler Taxpayer Net Outmigration Surged During the Pandemic. 
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/article/Detail/854

New IRS Data Show Pandemic Outmigration Eased in 2023 [EconTax Blog]

Apr 17, 2026 - New IRS Data Show Pandemic Outmigration Eased in 2023 [EconTax Blog] New IRS Data Show Pandemic Outmigration Eased in 2023 April 17, 2026 Brian Uhler Taxpayer Net Outmigration Surged During the Pandemic. 
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/854

The 2026-27 California Spending Plan: Judiciary and Criminal Justice

Sep 25, 2026 - In addition, the budget package includes a $99.3  million reappropriation of unspent General Fund resources from the 2023-24 budget to 2025-26 to pay for deficits in CDCR ’s general security and medical care programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5201

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

May 6, 2026 - We find: Key indicators of remote work declined from their early ‑pandemic peak to 2023. Declines in remote work since 2023 have been quite modest. Rates of remote work remain elevated far above pre ‑pandemic levels.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5182