How Have Past Stock Market Downturns Affected Income Tax Revenue? [EconTax Blog]

Mar 9, 2026 - By most measures, the global financial crisis was more severe than the dot-com crash. The state 's unemployment rate, for example, peaked at 7 percent following the dot-com crash but reached nearly double that during the financial crisis and remained elevated for much longer.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/852

How Have Past Stock Market Downturns Affected Income Tax Revenue? [EconTax Blog]

Mar 9, 2026 - By most measures, the global financial crisis was more severe than the dot-com crash. The state 's unemployment rate, for example, peaked at 7 percent following the dot-com crash but reached nearly double that during the financial crisis and remained elevated for much longer.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/article/Detail/852

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

Mar 19, 2026 - Our review found a number of well-justified reasons for why LCI is requesting additional funding. In particular: IT Security Needs. The Legislature approved LCI ’s request to establish its own IT unit in 2023 with some ongoing support ($5.2  million and 15 positions) and some limited-term funding ($3.7  million through 2025-26).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5167

California’s Strong Revenue Trends Mask Looming Budget Risk

Jan 23, 2026 - After the dot-com bust and the Great Recession, it took four and five years, respectively, for revenues to recover. Incorporating revenue risk into the budget now, therefore, reflects prudence, not pessimism.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5104

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - While county governments manage all Medi ‑Cal eligibility determinations, DDS consumers can request assistance from their RC in applying for and maintaining Medi ‑Cal coverage. DDS indicated that it intends to collaborate with RCs to monitor any potentially emerging workload needs resulting from H.R. 1 ‑related requests for assistance from consumers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157

The 2026-27 Budget: California Highway Patrol Proposals

Mar 6, 2026 - As displayed in Figure  1, the types of costs for which CHP is requesting additional funding represent equipment and activities that support the basic, core functions of the department. These include costs related to vehicles, weapons, technology, and utilities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5152

The 2026-27 Budget: California Public Utilities Commission’s Implementation of AB 1207

Feb 10, 2026 - To the extent CPUC determines it needs continued resources, it could request them through a future budget request. This approach would have the advantage of placing the commission and Legislature in a better position to assess the level of ongoing workload, as they would ha ve the benefit of more details on the approach to the credit that CPUC ultimately decides to undertake.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5120

The 2026-2027 Budget: California Cannabis Control Appeals Panel Permanent Funding Request [Publication Details]

Feb 11, 2026 - The 2026-2027 Budget: California Cannabis Control Appeals Panel Permanent Funding Request [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/5119

The 2026-2027 Budget: California Cannabis Control Appeals Panel Permanent Funding Request

Feb 11, 2026 - The 2026-2027 Budget: California Cannabis Control Appeals Panel Permanent Funding Request California Cannabis Control Appeals Panel Permanent Funding Request Background California Cannabis Appeals Panel (CCAP) Hears Cases Brought by Licensees Who Object to Decisions Made by the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5119

Addressing Chronic Vacancies in Prison Mental Health Care

Feb 23, 2026 - At the time of this publication, the mental health Receiver had approved CDCR ’s request to close 100 excess inpatient beds and was deliberating on whether to deactivate additional excess inpatient beds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5134