Climate Change Impacts Across California - Transportation

Apr 5, 2022 - Transportation infrastructure is typically planned to withstand once ‑in ‑a ‑century weather events. As the climate changes and extreme weather events become more common, maintaining transportation infrastructure ’s expected usable lifespan will quickly become infeasible unless it is developed to be resilient to more frequent and intense stressors.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4576

The 2022-23 Budget: Supply Chain and Port Infrastructure Proposals

Feb 15, 2022 - In considering the updated proposal in the spring, the Legislature will want to evaluate whether the administration has provided a clear justification for state involvement. Other State Agencies May Be Better Suited to Administer This Program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4540

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - Loss of Biodiversity and Natural Resources Increasing Temperatures and Severe Weather Events Threaten State ’s Fish and Wildlife, Ecosystems, and Native Plants. A 2018 state report estimated that under current GHG emissions levels, between 45 percent to 56 percent of the natural vegetation in California will be climatically stressed by 2100.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

High-Speed Rail 2025 Project Update Report [Publication Details]

Mar 27, 2025 - High-Speed Rail 2025 Project Update Report [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/5022

High-Speed Rail 2025 Project Update Report [Publication Details]

Mar 26, 2025 - High-Speed Rail 2025 Project Update Report [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/5020

The 2022-23 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2022 - Based on the reserve balance and one ‑time cushion, we think the state likely could weather a relatively mild recession without resorting to significant cuts or payment deferrals for school and community college programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4492

The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2021 - We only plan to update this figure for very significant changes (that is, those greater than $500 million). CDPH = California Department of Public Health; COVID ‑19 = coronavirus disease 2019; CHHS = California Health and Human Services Agency; HHS = Health and Human Services; GARE = Government Alliance on Race and Equity; EMSA = Emergency Medical Services Authority; CalAIM =
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432/2

The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2021 - We only plan to update this figure for very significant changes (that is, those greater than $500 million). ADRC = Aging and Disability Resources Centers; Cal ‑OAR = CalWORKs Outcomes and Accountability Review; IT = information technology; FFPSA = Federal Family First Prevention Services Act; DCSD = Department of Community Services and Development; DDS = Department of
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432/5

The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2021 - We only plan to update this figure for very significant changes (that is, those greater than $500 million). CalEPA = California Environmental Protection Agency; CalFire = California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection; CalRecycle = California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery; CARB = California Air Resources Board; ZEV = zero ‑emission vehicle; CCC =
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432/7

The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2021 - We only plan to update this figure for very significant changes (that is, those greater than $500 million). CAC = California Arts Council; CalVet = California Department of Veterans Affairs; CDE = California Department of Education; CDFA = California Department of Food and Agriculture; CDI = California Department of Insurance; CDT = California Department of Technology; SOC =
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432/6