State Assistance to Businesses in Response to COVID-19

Jan 4, 2024 - In zip codes that have a higher representation of Black residents, 32  percent of businesses are in these service ‑oriented industries. The figure is 35  percent for zip codes that have a higher representation of Hispanic/Latino residents.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4824

The 2024-25 Budget: Broadband Infrastructure at May Revision

May 23, 2024 - Chapter  9 of 2024 (AB  106, Gabriel) included, among other actions, adoption of: (1)  the proposed delay of $100  million General Fund in last-mile project grant funding from 2024 ‑25 and 2026 ‑27, and (2)  the proposed reduction of $250  million General Fund from the LLRF across both 2024 ‑25 ($150  million) and 2025 ‑26 ($100  million).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4906