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

Feb 19, 2025 - Even if revenues perform better than expected, it is still unlikely that revenues will exceed $100  million. Under this scenario, CalVIP would receive its full allocation, but CDE would receive only some funding.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4970

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

Jun 12, 2025 - (Using force or fear in the process of stealing merchandise is still considered robbery, which is a felony, regardless of th e dollar amount involved. In addition, damaging property in the process of shoplifting is still considered vandalism, which is punishable as a felony if  the damaged property is valued at $400  or  more.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5055

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