The 2023-24 Budget: CalWORKs

Feb 22, 2023 - As shown in Figure  2, the Governor ’s budget proposes $7.3  billion in total funding for the CalWORKs program in 2022-23, a net increase of $108  million (1  percent) relative to the most recent estimate of current-year spending.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4699

Comparing CalWORKs Take-Up Rates Across Demographic Groups

Feb 14, 2023 - This is the second in a series of analyses estimating the percentage of California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs)-eligible individuals who actually enroll in the program—otherwise known as the CalWORKs take-up rate. In this analysis, we compare CalWORKs eligibility and take-up rates across various demographic and economic groups.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4678

The 2022-23 Budget: Analysis of the Governor’s CalWORKs Proposals

Feb 11, 2022 - As  shown in Figure  2 , the Governor ’s budget proposes $6.9  billion in total funding for the CalWORKs program in 2022 ‑23, a net increase of $291  million (4  percent) relative to the most recent estimate of current ‑year spending.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4530

Estimating the CalWORKs Take-Up Rate

Feb 2, 2021 - This is the first in a series of several posts estimating the percentage of California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs)-eligible individuals who actually enroll in the program—otherwise known as the CalWORKs take-up rate.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4340

The 2022-23 Budget: Temporary Limits on Business Tax Provisions

Jan 26, 2022 - Net Operating Loss Deductions Smooth Business Profits and Losses Over Time. Companies and individuals often incur operating losses associated with their business activities in some years. These companies are able to carry the net operating losses (NOLs) forward into future tax years and deduct NOLs from their operating income.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4500

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 2026-27 Budget: California Competes Extension

Mar 18, 2026 - First, some firms lack tax liability in California due to ongoing and substantial use of other tax deductions and credits, most commonly the Research & Development Tax Credit and the Net Operating Loss deduction.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5162

New tax on the wealth of billionaires. [Ballot]

Dec 11, 2025 - A person ’s wealth typically is measured by their net worth. A person ’s net worth is the value of all the things they own, like stocks, businesses, or other investments, minus their debts. By this measure, California is home to a few hundred people with wealth over $1  billion, often called billionaires.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-024

Enrollment by Higher Education Segment [EdBudget]

Feb 5, 2026 - CLSF enrollment reflects resident enrollment in its juris doctor program. a Reflects the net change after accounting for the proposed 0.5 percent systemwide enrollment growth together with all other enrollment adjustments. b UC already exceeded its enrollment growth target set forth in the 2025-26 Budget Act for 2026-27 in 2025-26.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/1035

Time limits, environmental reviews, and judicial reviews for certain types of infrastructure projects. [Ballot]

Dec 10, 2025 - The net effects of these changes are uncertain, but likely would result in savings in the longer term. Net Effect on State Courts Could Be Costs or Savings. This measure could impact state court workload and costs in different ways, leading to uncertain net impacts.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-023