The 2026-27 Budget: Re-Envisioning State Education Governance

Mar 18, 2026 - The office would consist of the SPI and up to 11 other staff. Of these 11 staff, at least 4 would be nominated by the SPI and appointed by the SBE as required by the Constitution. The Governor ’s budget does not include additional funding for the Office of the SPI.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5165

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - In response, the department released guidance on February 11, 2026 indicating that providers will have the opportunity to earn a partial year of quality payments if they come into compliance after the February 27 deadline.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157

California New Car Registrations: January 2026 [EconTax Blog]

Mar 11, 2026 - California New Car Registrations: January 2026 [EconTax Blog] California New Car Registrations: January 2026 March 11, 2026 Seth Kerstein As discussed in an earlier post , new car purchases can be a useful, timely economic indicator.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/853

California New Car Registrations: January 2026 [EconTax Blog]

Mar 11, 2026 - California New Car Registrations: January 2026 [EconTax Blog] California New Car Registrations: January 2026 March 11, 2026 Seth Kerstein As discussed in an earlier post , new car purchases can be a useful, timely economic indicator.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/article/Detail/853

The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Analysis

Mar 2, 2026 - In 2025, the state also submitted a one ‑year private hospital fee, generating around $11  billion in revenue, for federal approval. The federal government has not yet approved this higher fee. Voters Have Made Largest Provider Taxes Permanent in State Law.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5146

The 2026-27 Budget: Office of Emergency Services Next Generation 911 System

Feb 27, 2026 - The State 911 Advisory Board, which consists of 11 members (most with expertise in public safety), is responsible for advising OES on matters related to the state ’s 911 system. Funding for the state ’s 911 system comes from a monthly surcharge on telephone customers deposited in the State Emergency Telephone Number Account (SETNA).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5145

The 2026-27 Budget: California State University

Feb 24, 2026 - As Figure 11 shows, CSU’s total spending on employee health care costs has been increasing over time, reaching $779 million in 2024‑25. Growth in health care costs has been particularly notable the past three years (with the highest growth in 2023‑24 at 10 percent).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5142

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

UC Federal Grants and Contracts for Medical Care, R&D, and Other Purposes [EdBudget]

Feb 21, 2026 - UC Federal Grants and Contracts for Medical Care, R&D, and Other Purposes [EdBudget] a Amounts for 2024-25 are estimates based on 11 months of actuals. b Reflects expenditures, not annual grant award amounts. c This row excludes expenditures from NIH grants. 
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/1047

Firearms and Ammunition Revenue Update (2025 Q4) [EconTax Blog]

Feb 18, 2026 - Firearms and Ammunition Revenue Update (2025 Q4) [EconTax Blog] Firearms and Ammunition Revenue Update (2025 Q4) February 18, 2026 Seth Kerstein Beginning July 2024, Chapter 231 of 2023 (AB 28, Gabriel) imposed an 11 percent excise tax on retail sales of firearms, firearm precursor parts, and ammunition, with some exemptions.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/article/Detail/849