H.D. Palmer

February revenues came in $154 million above the month's forecast; for the fiscal year to date, we're up $7 billion. Details here: dof.ca.gov/media/docs/for…

Just posted: January revenues came in nearly $3.4 billion above the month's forecast; for the fiscal year to date; they're nearly $6.9 billion higher above the Governor's Budget revenue forecast. Details here: dof.ca.gov/media/docs/for…

Bill language for the "trailer bills" associated with the Governor's Budget for FY 2026-27 is now posted on the Finance web site at the link below: trailerbill.dof.ca.gov/trailerBill.ht…

x.com/washpressclub/… A solid reporter, a gifted biographer, and a worthy recipient of this honor...

Curtain goes up tomorrow at 10 am PT on Governor Newsom's state budget for FY 2026-27. Press conference webcast w/Finance Director Joe Stephenshaw here: @CAgovernor" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@CAgovernor Text of budget summary will be posted here: ebudget.ca.gov

New revenue report (last before January budget) shows November receipts came in $454 million above month's projections; up $6.4 billion for fiscal year to date. Details: dof.ca.gov/media/docs/for…

New Finance report shows CA's population increased for 3rd consecutive year -- estimated at 39,529,000 as of 7/1/25. More info & by-county details here: dof.ca.gov/media/docs/for…

October revenues came in $2.1 billion above the month's forecast; for the fiscal year to date, they're up by nearly $6 billion. Details: dof.ca.gov/media/docs/for…

September revenues came in $2 billion above the month's projections; for the fiscal year to date, they're $3.8 billion above forecast. Details at "October 2025 Issue" link here: dof.ca.gov/forecasting/ec…

August revenues came in nearly $1.7 billion above the month's projections; for the fiscal year to date, ahead of forecast by just over $1.7B. Details here: dof.ca.gov/wp-content/upl…

CA started the new fiscal year with revenues running $60 million above the Budget Act's projections for July. Details: dof.ca.gov/wp-content/upl…

June revenues came in $2.6 billion above the month's projections, closing out the 2024-25 fiscal year nearly $2.7 billion above forecast. Details below: dof.ca.gov/wp-content/upl…

Our summary of the enacted 2025 state budget is now finished and posted in single .pdf form (86 pages). A by-chapter version to follow shortly. ebudget.ca.gov/FullBudgetSumm…

...he now has more time to enjoy - or, more likely, grind his teeth over - his beloved Washington Nationals. But no matter how their season turns out, one thing is certain: Dan’s already a first-ballot lock for the Cooperstown of political journalism. Bravo and congrats. -30-

...reports from DC today are that Dan’s stepping off the daily beat at the Post after more than four decades – a truly remarkable run -- with best-selling books and multiple awards to go with his incredible body of work...

...It was because you were guaranteed Dan would once again be bringing thoughtful, serious, and rich reporting on politics and governance. A pro, a legend, and one of the most decent people you’ll ever have the good fortune to meet...

“Have you read Balz yet this morning.” How many times have we been asked that over the years? Not because Dan’s latest was some dishy piece about the latest political gossip – far from it....

May Revenues came in $1.078 billion above the month's projections; for fiscal year to date, they're $1.109 billion above forecast. Details: dof.ca.gov/wp-content/upl… (NOTE: These additional revenues were incorporated in budget legislation approved earlier today.)

Finance has just posted its latest fiscal update with details of how state agencies & departments have deployed funds appropriated for the response to and recovery from January's L.A. Fires. Link to 8-page document: dof.ca.gov/wp-content/upl…

More on DOF's our agreement to begin incorporating GenAI into our fiscal analysis... dof.ca.gov/wp-content/upl…