Income Tax Withholding Tracker: May 1 - May 28 [EconTax Blog]

May 28, 2021 - This month has also seen the initial public offerings of 13 California companies, the same number as in April, but their collective valuations were far smaller: roughly $24 billion compared to $148.6 billion in April, when Coinbase ($86.0 billion) and AppLovin ($28.6 billion) went public.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/660

The 2026-27 Budget [Publication Details]

Jan 1, 2026 - As we release publications aimed at addressing the 2026-27 budget situation, we will add them to this index page.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5107

The 2026-27 Budget: Community College Facilities

Mar 17, 2026 - After addressing life safety projects, the Chancellor ’s Office then allocates 65  percent of the remaining funding for modernization projects that renovate existing space and 35  percent for growth projects that add new space.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5159

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

Feb 24, 2026 - Finally, we have concerns that the creation of a new program adds complexity and potential duplication. In light of these factors and the constrained state budget condition, we recommend the Legislature reject the proposal.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5140

Special taxes. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - This could add several pages to the VIG and increase state printing and mailing costs by a few hundred thousand dollars per qualified initiative. Reimbursement Costs to State Auditor When Proposed Initiatives Fail.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-040

Major Higher Education Budget Developments [EdBudget]

Nov 12, 2025 - September Revisions: Chapters 104 and 745 Adds funding for several new one-time higher education initiatives. Redirects funding from two previous CCC initiatives to new CCC initiatives. Uses Proposition 2 bonds (rather than UC revenue bonds) to support an intersegmental student housing project involving Cabrillo College and UC Santa Cruz.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/1024

The 2026-27 Budget: CalWORKs

Feb 18, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: CalWORKs $104 1% a TANF carry ‑forward is a non ‑add item for display purposes only. This amount is included in Federal TANF block grant funds. b Less than 0.5 percent. TANF = Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5122

The 2026-27 Budget: Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation Proposals

Mar 19, 2026 - Note: Numbers may not add up due to rounding. LCI = Governor ’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation; EEO = Equal Employment Opportunity; and CEQA = California Environmental Quality Act. Assessment Administration Has Provided Reasonable Justification for Proposals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5167

The 2026-27 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 12, 2026 - Because the administration does not account for this payment, it would add to a future deficit. If revenues fall short of their projections, the state’s settle‑up obligation would decline. We understand this proposal is intended, in part, to acknowledge revenue risks and avoid unintentionally spending more than the minimum requirement if revenues decline and the requirement drops.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5101

The 2026-27 Budget: Child Care and State Preschool

Mar 19, 2026 - As part of the 2021‑22 budget package, the Legislature and Governor agreed to add 206,800 non‑CalWORKs child care slots over a multiyear period. To date, the state has funded 129,800 additional slots—a 113.8 percent increase in non‑CalWORKs slots compared to 2020‑21 levels.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5168