The 2026-27 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 12, 2026 - That said, recent budgets have set the SFEU bet ween $3.5  billion and $4.5  billion, so the Governor ’s budget proposal to set the balance to $4.5  billion is generally in line with recent policy.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5101

Tribal gaming. [Ballot]

Dec 27, 2021 - For exa mple, such tribes would be responsible for reviewing what games or bets can be offered and what rules would apply (such as how payouts for winning wagers are calculated). However, the state would have some limited regulatory authority as well.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-039

Gaming. [Ballot]

Dec 18, 2023 - For exa mple, such tribes would be responsible for reviewing what games or bets can be offered and what rules would apply (such as how payouts for winning wagers are calculated). However, the state would have some limited regulatory authority as well.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-030

California gaming activities. [Ballot]

Oct 1, 2021 - It also specifies that banking games do not include those in which licensed third parties hired by cardrooms participate in games as players that others can bet against. The use of licensed third parties generally reflects existing cardroom practices.  
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-009

The 2026-27 Budget: Food Assistance Programs

Feb 18, 2026 - Beginning October 2027, H.R. 1 requires states to cover a portion of what now are federally funded CalFresh benefits. This state share is only imposed on states that have a payment error rate of 6  percent or higher.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5126

The 2026-27 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget [Publication Details]

Jan 12, 2026 - On January 9, 2026, Governor Newsom’s administration presented its proposed state budget to the California Legislature. In this report, we provide a high-level summary and our initial analysis of the Governor’s budget based on our preliminary review (as of January 10). Assembly Budget Handout (PDF) Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Handout (PDF)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5101

Sports wagering. [Ballot]

Dec 18, 2023 - [Ballot] Pursuant to Elections Code Section 9005, we have reviewed the proposed constitutional initiative related to sports wagering (A.G. File 23-0031). Background Gaming in California. State law limits the type of gaming that can occur in California.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-031

The 2026-27 Budget: Food Assistance Programs [Publication Details]

Feb 18, 2026 - In this post, we assess the Governor's proposed budget for food assistance programs, including CalFresh.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5126

Online sports wagering. [Ballot]

Oct 20, 2021 - [Ballot] Pursuant to Elections Code 9005, we have reviewed the proposed constitutional and statutory initiative related to online sports wagering (A.G. File 21-0017, Amendment #1). Background Gaming in California.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-017

The 2025-26 Budget: California Spending Plan Series [Publication Details]

Oct 16, 2025 - Each year, our office publishes California Spending Plan, a series of publications that summarize the annual state budget. The flagship report of this series, Overview of the Spending Plan, is presented here along with short online posts that focus on major areas and features of the 2025-26 budget package. As the posts become available, we will add them below.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5105