California Policy Report

California Expands Tax Credits for Film and Television

Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law AB 1138, which more than doubles the amount of money available for the state’s film and television tax credit…

Jul 8

June 2025

Federal Judge Dismisses California Challenge to Trump Tariff Authority

A federal judge dismissed California’s lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s tariff policy.

Jun 4

May 2025

California Continues its Challenges to Trump Tariffs

California continues its ongoing challenge to President Donald Trump’s tariff policy with two new legal actions.

May 15

April 2025

California Now World’s Fourth Largest Economy

California surpassed Japan as the world’s fourth-largest economy, according to data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the U.S.

Apr 25

California Challenges Trump's Authority to Impose Tariffs

Newsom cites tariffs impact on California’s economy.

Apr 23

Newsom Asks Countries to Exclude California from Retaliatory Tariffs

Governor Gavin Newsom is asking California’s international trade partners to exclude products made in the state from tariffs imposed in retaliation to…

Apr 11

Trump Blocks Enforcement of State-Level Climate Regulations

Executive order is part of a strategy to increase domestic energy production.

Apr 10

Bill Would Base Corporate Taxes on Compensation Ratio

The California Senate is considering a bill that would increase the state’s tax rate for publicly held corporations.

Apr 1

February 2025

U.S. District Judge Dismisses Two Claims Against Climate Reporting Law

On February 3, 2025, a U.S.

Feb 11

September 2024

California Delays Climate Reporting until July 2025

California is delaying implementation of the state’s climate reporting laws until July 1, 2025.

Sep 30, 2024

July 2024

Governor Proposes Delay to Climate Reporting

California Governor Gavin Newsom proposed budget legislation that would delay the implementation of the state’s climate reporting laws by two years…

Jul 31, 2024

June 2024

California to Repeal Key Tax Benefits for Oil Production

Budget legislation reflects governor’s priorities for repealing oil and gas tax benefits, as outlined in January budget proposal.

Jun 17, 2024