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

Mar 9, 2026 - Yet the dot-com bubble hit California revenues worse because the bubble was concentrated in technology companies headquartered here. The result was a deeper and more protracted revenue decline than the state experienced during the broader financial crisis and related recession.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/852

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

Mar 9, 2026 - Yet the dot-com bubble hit California revenues worse because the bubble was concentrated in technology companies headquartered here. The result was a deeper and more protracted revenue decline than the state experienced during the broader financial crisis and related recession.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/article/Detail/852

California’s Strong Revenue Trends Mask Looming Budget Risk

Jan 23, 2026 - California’s Strong Revenue Trends Mask Looming Budget Risk Search In Fiscal Perspectives , the Legislative Analyst periodically offers the Legislature his views on fiscal matters facing California. California’s Strong Revenue Trends Mask Looming Budget Risk January 23, 2026 Tweet Gabriel PetekLegislative Analyst History suggests that fiscal risks can build during times when they are easiest to ignore.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5104

The 2026-27 Budget: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Feb 23, 2026 - Governor’s Proposal Redirect 100 On ‑Site Providers to Tele ‑Mental Health. The Governor proposes to redirect 100 on ‑site providers at various prisons to become remote staff. The positions consist of psychiatrists, social workers, and psychologists.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137

Addressing Chronic Vacancies in Prison Mental Health Care

Feb 23, 2026 - Under the proposal, 100 existing on ‑site clinicians would be redirected to tele ‑mental health. The  additional resources would fund supervisory and support staff (such as the on ‑site medical assistants that help clinicians during tele ‑mental health appointments) and equipment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5134

^[PDF] COMMUNITY EDUCATION OF CHILDREN RESIDING IN STATE HOSPITALS

In sum, Chapter 1201 may result in increased state costs for com- munity education services to state hospital residents. The state would incur additional costs to the extent the act (1) results in greater reliance on cash payments, instead of in-kind services, for reimbursing LEAs, (2) reduces the state's options for contracting with lower-cost
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/1983/02_community_education_of_children_residing_in_state_hospitals.pdf

^[PDF] K-12 High Speed Network

LAO 60 YEARS OF SERVICE 3L E G I S L A T I V E A N A L Y S T ’ S O F F I C E April 18, 2005 LAO Recommendation Suspend project pending results of an audit and a design and use study ($21 million in Proposition 98 General Fund savings). • Submit an audit request to the Joint Legislative Audit Com- mittee (JLAC) to determine: (1) project monies that remain
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/education/2005/High_Speed_Network_041805.pdf

The 2026-27 Budget: K-12 Proposals

Feb 19, 2026 - LEAs also may need to redirect existing funding, such as Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) or expanded learning funds, for activities that can be integrated with community schools grants. State Has Robust System of Technical Assistance.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5131

The 2026-27 Budget: Computer Science Supplementary Authorization

Mar 6, 2026 - As a result, a modest increase in the size of the grant, as proposed by the Governor, is unlikely to increase demand for the program. Recommendation Reject Proposal. We recommend the Legislature reject this proposal.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5153

^[PDF] Overview of Sharing Economy and Short-Term Rentals

HomeAway acquired and operates many other short-term rental sites, including VRBO. com, VacationRentals.com, and BedandBreakfast.com.  Major Traditional Lodging Providers. In 2014, Marriot had more than 3,900 properties, with over 700,000 rooms in 79 countries, and reported revenues of nearly $14 billion.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/state_admin/2015/Sharing-Economy-Rentals-031815.pdf