CalFacts 2024 [Publication Details]

Dec 2, 2024 - CalFacts presents a wide range of facts and trends about the state's economy, finances, and programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4942

Overview of New Updates to the Cap-and-Invest Program

Dec 9, 2025 - By resolving this legal uncertainty, A B  1207 helps businesses make long ‑term investment decisions and facilitates the state ’s plans for how it can pursue its GHG goals and support high ‑priority programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5097

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Other Provisions

Oct 16, 2025 - Firms earning over 50  percent of their total income from a list of “qualified business activities ” (QBA) are subject to a different apportionment method that includes the location of their sales, payroll, and property.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5081

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

Mar 18, 2026 - The Bay ‑Delta watershed supports residents, farms, tribes, fish, wildlife, and businesses, yet its ecosystem has been significantly compromised over the years. The current Bay ‑Delta Plan has not provided adequate protection of all beneficial uses, and long delays in updating the plan further threaten native fish.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5163

The 2021-22 Budget: Department of Toxic Substances Control

Mar 19, 2021 - The administration indicates that its decision to include relief measures for smaller businesses —by exempting small business and maintaining the existing rate for midsized businesses —is related to the pandemic.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4406

The 2021-22 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 10, 2021 - Small Business Assistance Worth Considering. Recent federal business assistance, while considerably larger than proposed state assistance, is not well targeted to the most impacted businesses. Because of this, immediate state action on the $550  million for small business grants, which are targeted at impacted businesses, is worth considering.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4309

Overview of California's Ports

Aug 23, 2022 - Increasing consumer prices primarily result from a surge in the amount of goods consumers want to buy, combined with businesses struggling to produce and deliver those goods. One result of this dynamic is a dramatic increase in ocean freight costs, which businesses may pass on to consumers through higher prices.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4618

The 2026-27 Budget: Framework for Approaching the Natural Resources, Environmental Protection, and Agriculture Budget

Feb 10, 2026 - However, the Legislature could consider shifting a portion of activities from the proposed General Fund loan to the environmental fee (a tiered charge on statewide businesses with 100 or more employees) that supports TSCA.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5116

Assessing California’s Climate Policies—Cap-and-Trade Reauthorization

May 7, 2025 - Such certainty would help businesses make long ‑term investment decisions and facilitate the state ’s plans for how it can pursue its GHG goals and support high ‑priority  programs. Historically, Legislature Has Delegated Many Decisions on Cap ‑and ‑Trade to CARB.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5042

The 2025-26 Budget: State Mandate—Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board

May 5, 2025 - To comply with this act, the water boards issue water quality permits —including stormwater discharge permits —to entities such as cities, counties, and businesses that discharge pollutants into water bodies.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5039