Fixing Unemployment Insurance

Dec 2, 2024 - We recommend the state adopt a simple, robust UI tax structure composed of a standard tax rate and a reserve ‑building tax rate. In  this section, we describe the two tax rates, how they work together, and present the tax rates that would go into effect should these recommendations be adopted.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4943

The 2026-27 Budget: California Competes Extension

Mar 18, 2026 - Subscribe | California State Legislature | Online Voter Registration | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Legislative Analyst's Office | The California Legislature's Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor 925 L Street, Suite 1000 Sacramento, CA 95814 | (916) 445-4656
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5162

The 2026-27 Budget: CDTFA’s Cannabis and Tobacco Programs

Feb 23, 2026 - Subscribe | California State Legislature | Online Voter Registration | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Legislative Analyst's Office | The California Legislature's Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor 925 L Street, Suite 1000 Sacramento, CA 95814 | (916) 445-4656
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5132

California’s Low-Wage Workers and Minimum Wage

Mar 11, 2024 - “Gender Wage Gap Widens Even As Low-Wage Workers See Strong Gains. ” Working Economics Blog, Economic Policy Institute. Wiltshire, Justin, Carl McPherson, and Michael Reich (2023). “Minimum Wage Effects and Monopsony Explanations. ” Washington Center for Equitable Growth Working Paper Series.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4878/3

Improving California’s Unemployment Insurance Program

Aug 8, 2022 - In response, the department improved its online application to reduce confusion. Birthdate misreporting and the corresponding delays dropped. Reword Employer Notice to Clarify That No Action Is Required.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4615

The 2026-27 Budget: State Mandate—Disclosure Requirements and Deferral of Property Taxation

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https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5130

Sales Tax Exemption for Bunker Fuel

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https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5094

The 2025-26 Budget: Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development

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https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5018

The 2025-26 Budget: Update on Implementation of New Firearm and Ammunition Tax

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https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4970

Local Sales Tax Rebates in 2023-24

Sep 16, 2025 - Bradley-Burns revenue generally goes to the location a retailer designates as the “place of sale, ” which can differ from where the product is actually delivered to the customer, such as often occurs with online purchases.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5074