The Bay-Delta Plan and Voluntary Agreements: Ensuring Effective Legislative Oversight

Mar 18, 2026 - For example, the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians maintains ties to multiple rivers, which are used for offerings, medicinal plant gathering, cultural education, and salmon harvests. State Uses Bay‑Delta Plan to Help Balance Multiple Water Uses Water quality control plans —including the Bay ‑Delta Plan —are key tools the state uses to protect water quality and help manage water resources throughout the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5163

The 2026-27 Budget: Framework for Approaching the Natural Resources, Environmental Protection, and Agriculture Budget

Feb 10, 2026 - This program provides grants to educational agencies, food producers, and other organizations and partnerships to increase the amount of locally grown and produced foods in schools. While  the program does appear to provide some benefits to farmers, schools, and students, it does not meet a critical health and safety concern or a pressing time ‑sensitive objective.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5116

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Other Provisions

Oct 16, 2025 - Final Year of Funding for California Education Learning Lab. The budget package includes a final year of funding totaling $5.5  million from the General Fund for the California Education Learning Lab, with the intention to eliminate the program beginning in 2026-27 (which will achieve $4  million in ongoing savings).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5081

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 California Spending Plan: Natural Resources and Environmental Protection

Oct 16, 2025 - This program supports coordinators in 47 of 58 counties who work with local organizations and residents to improve community wildfire preparedness through education, events, and grant funding. Home Hardening Program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5080

The 2025-26 Budget: Natural Resources and Agriculture Discretionary Spending Proposals

Feb 18, 2025 - Additionally, the state provides $3  million annually in ongoing Proposition  98 funds to the Los Angeles County Office of Education to support anti ‑bias training and professional development for education professionals conducted by the museum.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4967

The 2025-26 Budget: State Mandate—Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board

May 5, 2025 - Public education and outreach: Complete a public awareness survey to determine the effectiveness of the current public and business education strategy. Hold individual or regional workshops annually for specified sectors, including manufacturing, retail, construction, and landscaping industries.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5039

Frequently Asked Questions About Wildfires in California

Jan 28, 2025 - Local fire safe councils (typically non ‑governmental organizations) Educate local communities about wildfire. How does the government typically respond to disasters such as wildfires in California? The State ’s Disaster Response System Takes a “Bottom-Up ” Approach.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4952

The 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2025 - Reflecting these higher revenue estimates, the administration ’s estimates of constitutionally required General Fund spending on K ‑14 education is $4.7  billion higher than our November estimates. This partially offsets the revenue increase described above, deteriorating the budget ’s bottom line.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

The 2025-26 Budget: Proposition 4 Spending Plan

Feb 12, 2025 - For example, the Legislature would not be able to redirect Proposition  4 funds to backfill General Fund spending in other budget areas like education or health. Nevertheless, the multiyear approach does have some important trade ‑offs that warrant careful  consideration.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4958