The 2026-27 Budget: Proposed Zero-Emission Vehicle Incentive

Feb 24, 2026 - California has two regions with the most critical air quality challenges in the nation —the South Coast Air Basin and the San Joaquin Valley. The regions need to make substantial reductions in criteria pollutants from all sources —specifically , nitrous oxides (NOx) and fine particulate matter —to meet federal air quality standards.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5140

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Natural Resources and Environmental Protection

Oct 16, 2025 - California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Changes and Coastal Act Exemptions Legislation Modifies Environmental Review Requirements for Urban Housing and Other Projects. Several pieces of budget trailer legislation authorize modifications to the traditional CEQA process in an effort to accelerate housing production and certain other development projects.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5080

The 2026-27 Budget: California Education Learning Lab

Mar 25, 2026 - All funded projects are required to make open educational resources that are shared on Learning Lab ’s public resource library. Learning Lab Contracts With Foundation. In 2020, Learning Lab entered into an agreement with the Foundation for California Community Colleges (the Foundation) for certain administrative services and staffing support.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5171

The 2026-27 Budget: Proposed Zero-Emission Vehicle Incentive [Publication Details]

Feb 24, 2026 - In this piece, we review the Governor's proposal to provide $200 million to create a new point-of-sale incentive program for light-duty zero-emission vehicles.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5140

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - The impacts of sea ‑level rise along California ’s coast will be widespread, affecting public infrastructure, private property, vulnerable communities, natural resources, and drinking and agricultural water supplies.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

The 2022-23 Budget: Student Financial Aid

Feb 18, 2022 - Under the original program, the state is to open a college savings account for every newborn in California and provide a seed deposit of at least $25 in each account. The  2019 ‑20 budget provided $25  million one ‑time General Fund to SIB to launch the program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4548

The 2025-26 Budget: Scholarshare Investment Board

Apr 30, 2025 - SIB launched California ’s 529 program, known as Scholarshare 529, in 1999. Under the Scholarshare 529 program, individuals can open a college savings account, often on behalf of a child, and make associated contributions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5035

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Justice

Feb 11, 2026 - Subscribe | California State Legislature | Online Voter Registration | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Legislative Analyst's Office | The California Legislature's Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor 925 L Street, Suite 1000 Sacramento, CA 95814 | (916) 445-4656
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5118

Assessment of the Strong Workforce Program

Dec 10, 2025 - Under this formula, a district or consortium receives more funding if it has more CTE students, a higher unemployment rate (suggesting more training demand from job seekers), more projected job openings, and better outcomes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5098

The 2026-27 Budget: California Competes Extension [Publication Details]

Mar 18, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: California Competes Extension [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5162