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

Apr 17, 2026 - The state has long had annual net domestic outmigration, but the pandemic-era migration gap was as large as the early 1990s gap that occurred when defense and aerospace contractors downsized after the end of the Cold War. 
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/854

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

Apr 17, 2026 - The state has long had annual net domestic outmigration, but the pandemic-era migration gap was as large as the early 1990s gap that occurred when defense and aerospace contractors downsized after the end of the Cold War. 
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/article/Detail/854

The 2026-27 Budget: Judicial Branch

Feb 11, 2026 - When proposing new projects, the administration generally follows the ranked project priority list identified in the judicial branch ’s 2019 assessment of facility needs. Since 2021 ‑22, the construction or renovation of 12  of the highest ranked immediate need projects have commenced.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5113

The 2026-27 Budget: California Education Learning Lab

Mar 25, 2026 - Additionally, the state provides CCC with funding for various categorical programs (such as the Student Equity and Achievement Program) that focus on improving student outcomes a nd closing equity gaps.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5171

The 2026-27 Budget: Community College Facilities

Mar 17, 2026 - Projects Are Ranked Within Modernization and Growth Categories. The Chancellor ’s Office uses certain scoring metrics to rank projects within these two categories. As Figure  1 shows, modernization projects receive points based on the age and condition of the facility.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5159

The 2026-27 Budget: Streamlining California’s Affordable Housing Funding System

Mar 6, 2026 - A  significant benefit of using 9   percent tax credits for HDFC ‑awarded projects is that the state would have the ability to “stretch out ” its MHP (and other gap funding) among more projects than otherwise.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5154

The 2026-27 Budget: Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation Proposals

Mar 19, 2026 - . — $0.9 a CalHeatScore implementation Support one new and one existing position to coordinate and conduct outreach on local government adoption of the new statewide extreme heat ranking system pursuant to Chapter 264 of 2022 (AB 2238, L.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5167

Understanding $100 Billion in Spending Growth: Causes and Fiscal Implications [Publication Details]

Apr 28, 2026 - Understanding $100 Billion in Spending Growth: Causes and Fiscal Implications [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5176

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

Apr 28, 2026 - Closing Remaining Gap With Tax Increases Would Require Significant Action. Closing the remaining gap through revenue increases would require major tax actions. Our office recently published a report outlining various options the state has to raise or lower taxes (see Comparing Options to Raise and Lower Taxes ).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5176

Overview of Wildfire Prevention and Response Funding [Publication Details]

Apr 8, 2026 - Overview of Wildfire Prevention and Response Funding [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5173