The 2026-27 Budget: California Community Colleges

Mar 5, 2026 - For example, the state i ncreased funding for the Student Equity and Achievement Program by $24  million (5  percent) in 2021 ‑22 and another $25  million (5  percent) in 2022 ‑23. Figure 5 Certain Categorical Programs Have Received a COLA in Recent Years 2019 ‑20
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5150

Residency rules for state personal income tax purposes. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - These commonly include wages for temporary work performed i n the state, owner income from businesses based in the state, and capital gains from selling real estate they own in the state. Nonresidents pay about 5  percent of all state income taxes.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-039

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

Assessment of the Strong Workforce Program

Dec 10, 2025 - Each consortium is to collaborate on planning with external stakeholders, including local workforce development boards, i ndustry, and labor representatives. The plan is to be updated annually, allowing the consortia to monitor changes in their regional labor market (such as job growth within specific sectors) and adjust their spending priorities  accordingly.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5098

Relating to attorney fees and medical damages in motor vehicle accident cases. [Ballot]

Nov 24, 2025 - For example, state law requires personal auto insurance polices i nclude a minimum coverage amount of $30,000 per person for each accident that results in the death or injury of one person other than the policy owner.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-022

The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Fiscal Outlook

Nov 19, 2025 - Were this flexibility granted, California could have until January 2029, rather than January 2027 (as assumed i n our outlook), to fully implement the requirement. Were California to qualify, the two ‑year extension could shift the associated savings from disenrollments over a longer period of time.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5092

Child Care Budget [EdBudget]

Nov 7, 2025 - The budget authorizes the Department of Finance to increase spending by up to $195 million on CCPU funds for retirement, health, and training. i Reflects Proposition 98 funds for Child and Adult Care Food Program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/1016

2025-26 Changes in Proposition 98 Spending [EdBudget]

Nov 7, 2025 - 2025-26 Changes in Proposition 98 Spending [EdBudget] $114,558 a Primarily reflects removal of 2024-25 one-time funds. b The 2025-26 budget package uses funding from the Proposition 98 reserve to cover $405 million in K-12 costs and $50 million in community college costs. c Reflects additional LCFF costs associated with serving more students in transitional kindergarten, including costs of
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/1007

Home building and downpayment assistance. [Ballot]

Oct 6, 2025 - These include direct state funding for certain i nitiatives, as well as through the issuance of revenue bonds in support of its multifamily and single-family assistance programs. Construction Defect Law.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-013

The right to boycott or engage in other activities to express opposition to the policies of the state of Israel toward Palestinians. [Ballot]

Sep 30, 2025 - One way i s to seek actual damages for violations, but one must prove the existence of the damage and the amount of the damage in court. The second way is to ask the court for at least $10,000 per violation if actual damages are not proven or one chooses not to ask for actual damages.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-011