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

Mar 19, 2026 - 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). The 2026-27 proposal requests the continuation of the limited-term funding to maintain cyberinfrastructure and support workload growth, as well as an additional $2.6  million to bring
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5167

The 2026-27 Budget: Framework for Approaching the Natural Resources, Environmental Protection, and Agriculture Budget

Feb 10, 2026 - The budget proposes $9.5  million ongoing from the General Fund and 15 positions to replace critical river forecasting and snow survey activities that previously were conducted by the federal government.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5116