The 2026-27 Budget: California Competes Extension

Mar 18, 2026 - This category covers subsectors such as electronics and semiconductors, aerospace, battery technology, and biotechnology. The prominence of advanced manufacturers among credit recipients is consistent with the intent of the program, since (1)  these types of facilities can locate in many parts of the United States, making tax incentives a potential deciding factor, and (2)  they
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5162

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

The 2025-26 Budget: Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development

Mar 18, 2025 - Among many other provisions, the law established the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) and Natcast. The NSTC is a cooperative public-private effort to advance semiconductor research and development (R &D).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5018

The 2022-23 Budget: Supply Chain and Port Infrastructure Proposals

Feb 15, 2022 - Campus to Replicate Port Environment, Include Training on New Technology. Under this proposal, the new campus would replicate port working environments to provide a safer location for training new hires who may be unfamiliar with the port ’s complex working environment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4540

Evaluating State Economic Stimulus Proposals

Feb 1, 2021 - For example, in 1980, the state adopted a program that reduced the taxes of companies that invested in new technology that increased the efficiency of their power plants (specifically, cogeneration systems).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4331

Improving California’s Unemployment Insurance Program

Aug 8, 2022 - Like many state departments, EDD ’s reliance on outdated technology limits its ability to respond swiftly to changing circumstances or even manage routine tasks quickly and automatically. Although the key factors that make getting benefits difficult are operational —that is, departmental policies, practices, and actions —the use of outdated and inefficient technology adds further complication, delay, and frustration for eligible workers trying to get benefits.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4615

The 2022-23 Budget: Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development Proposals

Feb 11, 2022 - Prior to 2003, the majority of the state ’s economic development programs were housed within the Technology, Trade, and Commerce Agency. The 2003 ‑04 Budget Act abolished the agency and state funding for many of its programs designed to encourage economic development.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4529