The 2026-27 Budget: California Competes Extension

Mar 18, 2026 - Complementing this, another study compared similarly scored applicants where one received a credit and the other did not and found that recipient firms subsequently increased employment and payroll in California relati ve to otherwise similar firms that narrowly missed receiving an award. 2018 Changes to Program Could Impact Employment Effects.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5162

The 2026-27 Budget: State Mandate—Disclosure Requirements and Deferral of Property Taxation

Feb 19, 2026 - In addition, counties generally have a practice of informing property owners of relief absent of state requirements. …But Reimburse County for Previously Incurred Costs. We recommend the state reimburse Los Angeles County for costs already incurred.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5130