California Employers Brace for New Minimum Wage and Payroll Costs in 2026
California employers are preparing for another round of minimum wage increases. The state-mandated increases will affect all businesses, including small...
California Small Businesses Face Rising Payroll Mandates Ahead of 2026
California small businesses are bracing for a series of payroll-related mandates in 2026, including expanded wage reporting, paid family leave...
California Education Mandates Strain District Budgets Ahead of 2026
California school districts are entering 2026 under mounting financial pressure as unfunded education mandates continue to strain budgets. According to...
California’s 2025‑26 Budget Adds Nearly $10 B in New Borrowing, Pushing Debt Over $22B
California’s 2025–26 budget introduces nearly $10 billion in new borrowing, raising the state’s total outstanding state debt to more than...
New Analysis Shows California Households Paying More in Taxes Than Ever Before
New research shows California households are paying more in taxes than ever before, with rising costs outpacing wages and inflation. Fiscal experts warn the state’s growing tax burden may be pushing families out and deepening long-term economic risks.