Retail Theft in California: Looking Back at a Decade of Change

Jun 12, 2025 - To determine whether these specific law changes —as opposed to other factors that can affect crime — cause retail theft to go down will likely require a relatively sophisticated academic study. Absent or until such a study is completed, monitoring rates of reported shoplifting and commercial burglary can still provide a helpful indication of whether crime is declining, regardless of cause.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5055

The 2025-26 Budget: Update on Implementation of New Firearm and Ammunition Tax

Feb 19, 2025 - It required that all entities subject to the tax apply to CDTFA for a registration certificate that can be revoked or suspended for failing to pay the excise tax. CDTFA is also required to notify the Department of Justice (DOJ) if registration certificates are revoked, suspe nded, or reinstated.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4970

The 2025-26 Budget: Judicial Branch

Feb 12, 2025 - In contrast, there are still other facilities elsewhere in the state —such as in Kern and Placer Counties —that are being used despite their condition being so poor that they have projects in the immediate needs category.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4959

The 2025-26 Budget: Department of Justice

Feb 19, 2025 - Our  concerns with the remaining potential funding options can be found in an earlier publication: The 2023‑24 Budget: Department of Justice Proposals . Recommendations Forensic services are important to various agencies in the investigation and prosecution of criminal cases.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4972

The 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2025 - Instead, the gains appear largely tied to the booming stock market, a situation which can change rapidly and without warning. The  administration appears to share some of these concerns, noting recent job losses among high ‑wage workers and the risks posed by the inherent volatility of tax receipts tied to stock market gains.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951