The 2026-27 Budget: Re-Envisioning State Education Governance

Mar 18, 2026 - State board of education appoints chief state school officer. 10 Governor appoints state board of education. Chief state school officer is elected. 9 State board of education is elected. State board of education appoints chief state school officer. 7 Note: Ten other states use less commonly adopted governance models.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5165

The Bay-Delta Plan and Voluntary Agreements: Ensuring Effective Legislative Oversight

Mar 18, 2026 - Chief among them was the board ’s willingness to wait for a viable VA proposal from water agencies, state and federal agencies, and environmental groups based on the rationale that a collaboratively negotiated solution could reduce legal risk and foster broader support and compliance.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5163

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

Feb 23, 2026 - This brief provides our analysis of the Governor’s 2026-27 budget proposals related to California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137