The Rise of Remote Work: Effects on California's Labor Market

May 6, 2026 - On one hand, these responses do not include remote work performed in other locations, such as co ‑working spaces, libraries, or coffee shops. On the other hand, they also include non ‑remote workers who happen to work at home, such as in ‑home childcare providers and self ‑employed artists.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5182

The 2026-27 Budget: CDTFA’s Cannabis and Tobacco Programs

Feb 23, 2026 - CDTFA ’s inspections of licensed smoke shops frequently result in seizures of illegal cannabis and/or tobacco products. 85  percent of the department ’s tobacco seizures include products that violate the flavor ban.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5132

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

Local Sales Tax Rebates in 2023-24

Sep 16, 2025 - For example, to encourage a retailer to set up shop in a city, the city could refund half of the Bradley-Burns tax paid by the retailer. If retailers respond strongly to these rebates, then cities providing them could end up with higher revenues.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5074

The 2025-26 Budget: CalAIM Enhanced Care Management and Community Supports Implementation Update

Mar 6, 2025 - Personal care and homemaker services Services provided to assist beneficiaries with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, housecleaning, and grocery shopping. Environmental accessibility adaptations Physical adaptations to a home to ensure the health and safety of the beneficiary.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5003

The 2025-26 Budget: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Feb 25, 2025 - Current CTE programs at the prison are plumbing, painting, and machine shop and can serve a total of 81 students. Assessment Resources to Activate New Building Appear Reasonable. We find that it is reasonable to provide the custody and other support staff that would enable SQRC to activate the new learning center after construction is completed.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4986

Gaming. [Ballot]

Dec 18, 2023 - For example, some people who wager on sports would spend less on other revenue generating activities —such as shopping. The magnitude of the increase in state revenues is highly uncertain. Revenues could reach into the tens of millions of dollars annually depending on how  the measure is interpreted and implemented given the uncertainties described above.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-030

The 2023-24 Budget: The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Feb 16, 2023 - This brief provides our analysis of the Governor’s 2023-24 budget proposals related to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4686

The 2022-23 Budget: Health Care Access and Affordability

Feb 23, 2022 - Consumers who shop for coverage on Covered California can choose among health insurance plans organized into standardized metal tiers, including bronze, silver, gold, and platinum. These tiers vary in the amount of monthly premiums they charge and out ‑of ‑pocket costs they require households to pay, such as annual deductibles and co ‑pays for medical visits.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4560

The 2022-23 Budget: Office of Planning and Research Budget Proposals

Feb 9, 2022 - DSS also provides public outreach materials for use by counties to increase CalFresh enrollment and to encourage healthy behaviors, such as shopping at farmer’s markets. Economic Relief Programs. To raise awareness of the Golden State Stimulus (GSS) and the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) programs, the Franchise Tax Board, in partnership with the Department of Community Services and Development (CSD), award grants to CBOs for education and outreach activities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4523