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California unemployment rate

State unemployment, employed residents, broader underutilization, and employment growth.

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Annual unemployment rate5.3%2024 · #2 of 50 · highest first

Civilian employed residents18,650,6722024 · #1 of 50 · highest first

U-1 · unemployed 15 weeks or longer2.4%2025 · 11-month average · #1 of 50 · highest first

California over time

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California · 2024: 5.3% · Rank #2 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 4%

Unemployed residents as a percentage of the civilian labor force, using BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics annual averages. LAUS estimates are revised each year through the program's annual processing cycle. Employment is residence-based civilian employment, not a count of jobs located in the state. Annual averages smooth within-year changes. Annual observations use December 31; monthly observations use the first of the month. Lines connect consecutive readings and do not supply values between them. Missing observations break the lines.

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California Annual unemployment rate · source units
Period	California	Rank	U.S. benchmark
2024	5.3%	#2 of 50	4%
2023	4.7%	#2 of 50	Not available
2022	4.3%	#4 of 50	Not available
2021	7.3%	#1 of 50	Not available
2020	10.1%	#3 of 50	Not available
2019	4.1%	#9 of 50	Not available
2018	4.3%	#12 of 50	Not available
2017	4.8%	#11 of 50	Not available
2016	5.5%	#9 of 50	Not available
2015	6.2%	#7 of 50	Not available

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Local Area Unemployment Statistics: statewide annual averages ↗

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California · state comparison

Employment and unemployment over time

LAUS annual averages measure state residents. Compare unemployment rates or the number of employed residents.

MeasureComparison period

California · 20245.3%

California rank#2among all 50 states

U.S. benchmark4%Same measure and period when published

#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.

Annual unemployment rate

Unemployed residents as a percentage of the civilian labor force, using BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics annual averages.

LAUS estimates are revised each year through the program's annual processing cycle. Employment is residence-based civilian employment, not a count of jobs located in the state. Annual averages smooth within-year changes.

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2024 · California: 5.3% · Rank #2 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 4% · Selected for state comparison

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California Annual unemployment rate history
Period	California	Compare
2015	6.2%
2016	5.5%
2017	4.8%
2018	4.3%
2019	4.1%
2020	10.1%
2021	7.3%
2022	4.3%
2023	4.7%
2024	5.3%

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California · 5.3%2024 · Rank #2 of 50, highest firstSelected state

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Annual unemployment rate · 2024 · highest value ranked #1
Rank	State	Value	Comparison notes
#1	Nevada	5.4%	—
#2	California · your comparison	5.3%	—
#3	Illinois	5%	—
#4	Kentucky	4.8%	—
#5	Michigan	4.7%	—
#6	New Jersey	4.6%	—
#7	Alaska	4.5%	—
#7	Washington	4.5%	—
#9	Ohio	4.4%	—
#10	Louisiana	4.3%	—
#10	Oregon	4.3%	—
#12	New York	4.2%	—
#12	Rhode Island	4.2%	—
#14	Colorado	4.1%	—
#14	New Mexico	4.1%	—
#14	South Carolina	4.1%	—
#14	Texas	4.1%	—
#14	West Virginia	4.1%	—
#19	Indiana	4%	—
#19	Massachusetts	4%	—
#21	Delaware	3.9%	—
#22	Pennsylvania	3.8%	—
#23	Arizona	3.7%	—
#23	Missouri	3.7%	—
#23	North Carolina	3.7%	—
#26	Idaho	3.6%	—
#27	Arkansas	3.5%	—
#27	Kansas	3.5%	—
#29	Florida	3.4%	—
#29	Georgia	3.4%	—
#29	Tennessee	3.4%	—
#32	Connecticut	3.3%	—
#32	Utah	3.3%	—
#34	Iowa	3.2%	—
#34	Maryland	3.2%	—
#34	Mississippi	3.2%	—
#34	Oklahoma	3.2%	—
#38	Minnesota	3.1%	—
#38	Wyoming	3.1%	—
#40	Alabama	3%	—
#40	Maine	3%	—
#40	Montana	3%	—
#40	Wisconsin	3%	—
#44	Virginia	2.9%	—
#45	Hawaii	2.8%	—
#46	Nebraska	2.7%	—
#47	New Hampshire	2.6%	—
#48	North Dakota	2.4%	—
#49	Vermont	2.3%	—
#50	South Dakota	1.8%	—

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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Local Area Unemployment Statistics: statewide annual averages ↗

California · state comparison

Behind the unemployment rate

The reviewed 2025 CPS snapshot includes both U-3 and the broader U-6 measure. It is separate from the LAUS annual history.

MeasureComparison period

California · 2025 · 11-month average2.4%

California rank#1among all 50 states

U.S. benchmark1.6%Same measure and period when published

#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.

U-1 · unemployed 15 weeks or longer

Unemployed 15 weeks or longer as a share of the civilian labor force.

2025 CPS averages exclude October because data were not collected during the federal shutdown. Not strictly comparable with other-year averages. These directly surveyed CPS estimates differ from LAUS model-based estimates. All states use the same 11 months here.

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California · 2.4%2025 · 11-month average · Rank #1 of 50, highest firstSelected state

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U-1 · unemployed 15 weeks or longer · 2025 · 11-month average · highest value ranked #1
Rank	State	Value	Comparison notes
#1	California · your comparison	2.4%	—
#2	Oregon	2.2%	—
#3	Illinois	2.1%	—
#3	New York	2.1%	—
#5	Connecticut	2%	—
#5	Rhode Island	2%	—
#5	Washington	2%	—
#8	Massachusetts	1.9%	—
#8	Nevada	1.9%	—
#8	New Jersey	1.9%	—
#11	Delaware	1.8%	—
#11	Virginia	1.8%	—
#13	Louisiana	1.7%	—
#13	Michigan	1.7%	—
#13	West Virginia	1.7%	—
#16	Alaska	1.6%	—
#16	Florida	1.6%	—
#16	Mississippi	1.6%	—
#16	New Mexico	1.6%	—
#16	Ohio	1.6%	—
#16	Pennsylvania	1.6%	—
#22	Colorado	1.5%	—
#22	Kentucky	1.5%	—
#22	Maryland	1.5%	—
#22	Texas	1.5%	—
#26	Arizona	1.4%	—
#26	Georgia	1.4%	—
#28	Arkansas	1.3%	—
#28	Iowa	1.3%	—
#28	North Carolina	1.3%	—
#28	Oklahoma	1.3%	—
#28	South Carolina	1.3%	—
#33	Kansas	1.2%	—
#33	Minnesota	1.2%	—
#33	New Hampshire	1.2%	—
#33	Wisconsin	1.2%	—
#37	Tennessee	1.1%	—
#37	Utah	1.1%	—
#39	Idaho	1%	—
#39	Indiana	1%	—
#39	Nebraska	1%	—
#42	Alabama	0.9%	—
#42	Maine	0.9%	—
#42	Missouri	0.9%	—
#42	Wyoming	0.9%	—
#46	Hawaii	0.7%	—
#46	Montana	0.7%	—
#46	South Dakota	0.7%	—
#46	Vermont	0.7%	—
#50	North Dakota	0.6%	—

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BLS / CPS · 2025 alternative labor-underutilization measures by state ↗

California · state comparison

Output and jobs

Annual real output growth and BEA job growth provide economic context. Neither is the unemployment rate.

MeasureComparison period

California · 20253.5%

California rank#3among all 50 states

U.S. benchmark2.3%Same measure and period when published

#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.

Annual real GDP growth

Change in annual real GDP from the prior year.

Annual estimates; the downloaded BEA snapshot is retained with a source hash. Revisions can change historical values and ranks.

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2025 · California: 3.5% · Rank #3 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 2.3% · Selected for state comparison

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California Annual real GDP growth history
Period	California	Compare
2015	4.8%
2016	3.1%
2017	4.5%
2018	4%
2019	4.2%
2020	-1.2%
2021	8%
2022	-0.2%
2023	1.4%
2024	3.4%
2025	3.5%

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California · 3.5%2025 · Rank #3 of 50, highest firstSelected state

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Annual real GDP growth · 2025 · highest value ranked #1
Rank	State	Value	Comparison notes
#1	Delaware	5.1%	—
#2	Alaska	4.7%	—
#3	California · your comparison	3.5%	—
#4	South Carolina	3.3%	—
#5	Washington	3.2%	—
#6	Idaho	3.1%	—
#7	Kentucky	3%	—
#8	Georgia	2.9%	—
#9	Texas	2.8%	—
#10	West Virginia	2.8%	—
#11	Florida	2.8%	—
#12	Rhode Island	2.8%	—
#13	Utah	2.7%	—
#14	Illinois	2.6%	—
#15	New York	2.5%	—
#16	Connecticut	2.5%	—
#17	Ohio	2.4%	—
#18	Virginia	2.3%	—
#19	Oklahoma	2.2%	—
#20	Michigan	2.2%	—
#21	Tennessee	2.1%	—
#22	New Jersey	2%	—
#23	Nevada	2%	—
#24	Montana	2%	—
#25	Alabama	2%	—
#26	Vermont	1.9%	—
#27	Colorado	1.9%	—
#28	Indiana	1.9%	—
#29	Pennsylvania	1.8%	—
#30	North Carolina	1.8%	—
#31	New Mexico	1.8%	—
#32	South Dakota	1.8%	—
#33	New Hampshire	1.7%	—
#34	Louisiana	1.5%	—
#35	Hawaii	1.5%	—
#36	Arizona	1.5%	—
#37	Maine	1.4%	—
#38	Oregon	1.4%	—
#39	Massachusetts	1.3%	—
#40	Mississippi	1.3%	—
#41	Nebraska	1.3%	—
#42	Missouri	1.2%	—
#43	Kansas	1%	—
#44	Arkansas	0.9%	—
#45	Wisconsin	0.8%	—
#46	Maryland	0.8%	—
#47	Minnesota	0.7%	—
#48	North Dakota	0.5%	—
#49	Wyoming	0.1%	—
#50	Iowa	-0.4%	—

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California · state comparison

Job openings, hires, layoffs, and worker groups

A state unemployment rate does not capture all unused labor or job-market turnover.

MeasureComparison period

California · December 2025674,000

California rank#1among all 50 states

U.S. benchmark6,550,000Same measure and period when published

#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.

Openings · number

Number of jobs or monthly employment flows; published thousands converted to individual units.

Seasonally adjusted state JOLTS estimates, July–December 2025 as printed in the captured table. Recent estimates are preliminary and revisions can change ranks. Openings are a month-end stock; hires, quits, and layoffs are monthly flows, not distinct workers.

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December 2025 · California: 674,000 · Rank #1 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 6,550,000 · Selected for state comparison

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California Openings · number history
Period	California	Compare
July 2025	728,000
August 2025	701,000
September 2025	656,000
October 2025	685,000
November 2025	676,000
December 2025	674,000

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California · 674,000December 2025 · Rank #1 of 50, highest firstSelected state

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Openings · number · December 2025 · highest value ranked #1
Rank	State	Value	Comparison notes
#1	California · your comparison	674,000	—
#2	Texas	608,000	—
#3	New York	431,000	—
#4	Florida	404,000	—
#5	Ohio	287,000	—
#6	Georgia	279,000	—
#7	Pennsylvania	235,000	—
#8	Michigan	221,000	—
#9	Virginia	213,000	—
#10	North Carolina	212,000	—
#11	Illinois	211,000	—
#12	New Jersey	172,000	—
#13	Tennessee	143,000	—
#14	Minnesota	135,000	—
#15	Massachusetts	129,000	—
#16	Missouri	128,000	—
#17	Maryland	127,000	—
#18	Indiana	123,000	—
#19	Arizona	121,000	—
#20	Wisconsin	115,000	—
#21	Washington	110,000	—
#22	South Carolina	103,000	—
#23	Louisiana	101,000	—
#23	Oklahoma	101,000	—
#25	Colorado	100,000	—
#26	Kentucky	92,000	—
#27	Alabama	91,000	—
#28	Oregon	72,000	—
#29	Connecticut	67,000	—
#30	Utah	64,000	—
#31	Kansas	61,000	—
#32	Arkansas	60,000	—
#33	Mississippi	59,000	—
#34	Iowa	57,000	—
#35	Nevada	52,000	—
#36	West Virginia	42,000	—
#37	Nebraska	38,000	—
#38	Idaho	34,000	—
#39	New Mexico	32,000	—
#40	Maine	28,000	—
#41	Delaware	23,000	—
#42	Montana	22,000	—
#42	New Hampshire	22,000	—
#42	Rhode Island	22,000	—
#45	South Dakota	20,000	—
#46	Hawaii	19,000	—
#47	North Dakota	18,000	—
#48	Alaska	16,000	—
#49	Vermont	11,000	—
#49	Wyoming	11,000	—

All 50 states are listed, including states without a comparable observation. Ranks use stored source precision; displayed values may round to the same number.

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California officeholders

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Jun 22, 2026 · Governor action · California leaders announce historic Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026 to expand homeownership and build affordable housing for generations of Californians · Proposed housing bond agreement

Governor · Governor action

California leaders announce historic Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026 to expand homeownership and build affordable housing for generations of Californians

Jun 22, 2026 · Proposed housing bond agreement

Gov. Gavin Newsom · Issued

FactVote reviewed summary

The Governor and legislative leaders announced an agreement on a proposed affordable-housing and homeownership bond. The June 22 source describes further legislative and voter approval steps; it does not establish that the bond was authorized or funds were spent.

On June 22, 2026, the Governor and legislative leaders announced an agreement on a proposed housing bond. The source still required legislative passage, governor signature and voter approval; this announcement is not bond authorization or spending.

Why this record is included

The official record directly addresses residential rent, rental housing, tenant protections, housing assistance, or housing supply. It is housing-cost context and does not establish an effect on California's median gross rent.

Retained California evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

The bond would make long-term investments in affordable housing and homeownership, accelerating housing production while creating lasting housing opportunities for Californians.

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Jun 18, 2026 · SB 1054 · Unemployment insurance: reporting requirements. · Amended Assembly

California Legislature · SB 1054

Unemployment insurance: reporting requirements.

Jun 18, 2026 · Amended Assembly

Sen. Christopher Cabaldon · Sponsored

FactVote reviewed summary

Existing law provides for unemployment compensation benefits for eligible individuals in the state who are unemployed through no fault of their own. Existing law requires an employer, as defined, to make contributions for unemployment insurance premiums and to file specified reports with the Director of Employment Development, including, among other reports, a report of contributions, a quarterly return, and a report of wages paid, as specified.

The latest official California Legislative Information version records this action on June 18, 2026: Amended Assembly.

Why this record is included

The official record directly addresses wages, household-income support, the earned income tax credit, or unemployment insurance. It is household-income context and does not establish an effect on California's median household income.

Retained California evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Unemployment insurance: reporting requirements.

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Mar 26, 2026 · SB 888 · Property taxation: disabled veterans’ exemption: household income. · Amended Senate

California Legislature · SB 888

Property taxation: disabled veterans’ exemption: household income.

Mar 26, 2026 · Amended Senate

Sen. Kelly Seyarto · Sponsored

FactVote reviewed summary

The California Constitution provides that all property is taxable and requires that it be assessed at the same percentage of fair market value, unless otherwise provided by the California Constitution or federal law. The California Constitution and existing property tax law provide various exemptions from taxation, including, among others, a disabled veterans’ exemption.

The latest official California Legislative Information version records this action on March 26, 2026: Amended Senate.

Why this record is included

Retained California evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

This bill would, until January 1, 2037, exclude service-connected disability payments from the definition of “household income” for purposes of the disabled veterans’ exemption.

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Mar 25, 2026 · AB 2533 · Personal income taxes: unemployment insurance: fitness benefit. · Amended Assembly

California Legislature · AB 2533

Personal income taxes: unemployment insurance: fitness benefit.

Mar 25, 2026 · Amended Assembly

Asm. David J. Tangipa · Sponsored

FactVote reviewed summary

The Personal Income Tax Law, in modified conformity with federal income tax law, allows various deductions from gross income in calculating adjusted gross income. This bill, for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, would allow a deduction from gross income for any qualified fitness benefit provided by an employer to an employee, as specified. The bill would define “qualified fitness benefit” as a uniform stipend amount to all full-time employees for fees or dues for membership in a fitness center, health club, or gym, except as specified.

The latest official California Legislative Information version records this action on March 25, 2026: Amended Assembly.

Why this record is included

Retained California evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Personal income taxes: unemployment insurance: fitness benefit.

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Mar 23, 2026 · AB 2271 · Immigrant benefits: loss of income: federal DHS enforcement. · Amended Assembly

California Legislature · AB 2271

Immigrant benefits: loss of income: federal DHS enforcement.

Mar 23, 2026 · Amended Assembly

Asm. Robert Garcia · Sponsored

FactVote reviewed summary

Existing law requires the Employment Development Department to implement and administer the unemployment insurance program within this state, and provides for the payment of unemployment compensation benefits to eligible individuals who are unemployed through no fault of their own. Under existing federal law, a state may provide state or local public benefits, including unemployment benefits, to otherwise ineligible aliens or immigrants, as specified, only through a state law enacted after August 22, 1996, which affirmatively provides for such eligibility. This bill would establish the Immigration Enforcement Emergency Relief Program administered by the department, as specified.

The latest official California Legislative Information version records this action on March 23, 2026: Amended Assembly.

Why this record is included

The official record directly addresses immigration status, immigrant services, asylum, deportation, or immigration enforcement. It does not update or establish an effect on the displayed foreign-born population share.

Retained California evidence context: Residents who are foreign-born. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Under existing federal law, a state may provide state or local public benefits, including unemployment benefits, to otherwise ineligible aliens or immigrants, as specified, only through a state law enacted after August 22, 1996, which affirmatively provides for such eligibility.

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Jan 5, 2026 · SB 343 · Career technical education: high school graduation requirements: apprenticeship and preapprenticeship programs. · Amended Senate

California Legislature · SB 343

Career technical education: high school graduation requirements: apprenticeship and preapprenticeship programs.

Jan 5, 2026 · Amended Senate

Sen. Tim Grayson · Sponsored

FactVote reviewed summary

Existing law requires a pupil to complete designated coursework while in grades 9 to 12, inclusive, in order to receive a diploma of graduation from high school. The coursework requirements include, among others, the completion of one course in visual or performing arts, foreign language, or career technical education. Existing law establishes the Division of Apprenticeship Standards within the Department of Industrial Relations and requires the division, among other things, to evaluate apprenticeship and preapprenticeship programs to ensure that the program evaluated is complying with its standard, as specified.

The latest official California Legislative Information version records this action on January 5, 2026: Amended Senate.

Why this record is included

The official record directly addresses high-school completion, diploma requirements, GED credentials, or adult education. It does not establish an effect on the displayed adult attainment estimate.

Retained California evidence context: Adults with at least a high school diploma. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Career technical education: high school graduation requirements: apprenticeship and preapprenticeship programs.

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Explore statements about unemployment, jobs and workforce issues from FactVote’s California candidate profiles. Compare candidates within each recorded race, with each person’s matching statements kept together. These are candidate and campaign statements, not verified outcomes.

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2026 California Board of Equalization Member District 1 — General Election

1 candidate with matching statements · 4 statements

Shannon Grove

4 statements

Republican · Board of Equalization Member District 1 · CA

Jobs & workforce context

I am running to protect the American Dream for you. I didn’t grow up with a lot. I was born in rural Kern County, enlisted in the U.S. Army, came home, and built a small business from nothing. But what I am most proud of is that through my small business, I helped thousands of Californians start the…

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Source topic or question: Defend Proposition 13

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I am running to protect the American Dream for you. I didn’t grow up with a lot. I was born in rural Kern County, enlisted in the U.S. Army, came home, and built a small business from nothing. But what I am most proud of is that through my small business, I helped thousands of Californians start their careers with good-paying jobs. That has been my life’s work. I had the opportunity to live the American Dream, so I keep fighting for others to live theirs. In the California Legislature, I fought for the family trying to buy their first home. The small business owner drowning in red tape and taxes. And the children whose dreams were taken away from them because dangerous sex offenders weren’t being held accountable for their actions. It never mattered what political party you belonged to. What mattered was getting things done. Now, I am asking to be your watchdog on the Board of Equalization. To be your tax fighter. To make sure the government doesn’t overtax your home, your business, or your property. To defend taxpayer protections like Proposition 13 that keep people in their homes. And most importantly, to support economic growth that puts the American Dream within reach for every Californian. Whether you live in the North State, Sacramento, the Central Valley, or the High Desert, your dreams are worth fighting for. I’ve spent my life proving that. I hope you give me the chance to keep proving it, for you.

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Jobs & workforce context

Isn't it time normal people had a voice when they needed help from our state government in Sacramento? That's why I'm running for the Board of Equalization. It's an office you may have never heard of that is tasked with helping people when they think the government has unfairly taxed them. First, a …

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Source topic or question: Help taxpayers contest unfair taxation

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Isn't it time normal people had a voice when they needed help from our state government in Sacramento? That's why I'm running for the Board of Equalization. It's an office you may have never heard of that is tasked with helping people when they think the government has unfairly taxed them. First, a little about me. I grew up in Kern County. After high school, I joined the U.S. Army, then after my service, I started a small business that helps local people find good-paying jobs. As a business owner, I've had my share of trying to work through endless government regulations and red tape. Later, I ran for and won a seat in the Assembly, and later, the State Senate. In the legislature, I was known for being a strong, bipartisan voice for public safety. Specifically, I led the charge to make sex trafficking children a felony. This was signed into law and now helps protect our most vulnerable Californians. I've also been a voice for small business owners, farmers, and ranchers. These businesses, often run by families, are the heart of our state. I've worked hard to reduce unfair rules, taxes, and fees, and make it easier for businesses to start, to grow, and to hire more people. As your representative on the Board of Equalization, my goal is clear: to make sure that you have somewhere to turn when you believe you were unfairly taxed and need some help. That's my pledge to you.

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Jobs & workforce context

With such broad powers, Californians need a strong taxpayer advocate on the Board of Equalization like small business owner Shannon Grove. Taxpayer groups, business owners, families and elected officials at all levels support Shannon Grove for the Board of Equalization, 1st District because of her p…

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Source topic or question: Oppose tax increases

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With such broad powers, Californians need a strong taxpayer advocate on the Board of Equalization like small business owner Shannon Grove. Taxpayer groups, business owners, families and elected officials at all levels support Shannon Grove for the Board of Equalization, 1st District because of her proven record at stopping tax increases and fighting for taxpayers, including protecting Proposition 13. Shannon Grove is the leader California taxpayers need on the BOE to provide proven leadership, stop tax increases, reduce burdensome regulations and create jobs.

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Jobs & workforce context

Promote tax-administration decisions that support job creation in California.

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Source topic or question: Jobs

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Promote tax-administration decisions that support job creation in California.

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2026 California Board of Equalization Member District 3 — General Election

1 candidate with matching statements · 1 statement

Samuel P. Sukaton

1 statement

Democratic · Board of Equalization Member District 3 · CA

Jobs & workforce context

Advocate for tax policy that supports local job growth and investment — ensuring that tax burdens don’t stifle enterprise, and that revenues support the infrastructure businesses rely on.

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Source topic or question: Support jobs and infrastructure

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Advocate for tax policy that supports local job growth and investment — ensuring that tax burdens don’t stifle enterprise, and that revenues support the infrastructure businesses rely on.

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2026 California Board of Equalization Member District 4 — General Election

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Denis Bilodeau

1 statement

Republican · Board of Equalization Member District 4 · CA

Jobs & workforce context

California's high taxes are forcing great paying jobs to flee our state. Denis will advocate for policies that help small businesses thrive and create local jobs.

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Source topic or question: Support small-business job creation

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California's high taxes are forcing great paying jobs to flee our state. Denis will advocate for policies that help small businesses thrive and create local jobs.

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How statements are selected

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Matching is automatic and does not establish a candidate’s stance, the accuracy of a claim, or an effect on the measured result. Results are grouped by recorded race, then by candidate name. Within each candidate, the matching issue mentions appear first. Only candidates with matching retained statements are shown; this is not a complete race roster. Repeated identical text for the same candidate is shown once. Coverage follows the existing state profiles and is not a complete record of all candidates or everything they have said. Review dates are not statement dates.

California incumbents

What incumbents are proposing

Explore reviewed bills sponsored by current California legislators and California’s congressional delegation, plus retained proposals from California’s governor and agencies. Each record keeps its latest recorded status and official evidence.

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35 matching sponsorships or proposals · 29 California incumbents. These filters apply only to this section.

Asm. Ash Kalra

California State Assembly · District 25 · D–CA

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California Legislature · AB 1516

Labor and Workforce Development Agency: working group: minimum wage.

Jan 25, 2024 · Session ended · final outcome unverified

Asm. Ash Kalra · Sponsored

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Existing law establishes the Department of Industrial Relations within the Labor and Workforce Development Agency to, among other things, foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners of California, to improve their working conditions, and to advance their opportunities for profitable employment. Existing law establishes the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement under the direction of the Labor Commissioner within the Department of Industrial Relations, and requires the division to ascertain the wages paid to all employees in this state, to ascertain the hours and conditions of labor and employment in the various occupations, trades, and industries in which employees are…

The 2023–2024 regular session ended on November 30, 2024. The retained bill text is dated January 25, 2024 and records: Senate - Died - Appropriations. Its final disposition and action date still require the official bill history; this measure is not shown as currently pending.

Why this record is included

Retained California evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

This bill would require the Labor and Workforce Development Agency to convene a working group to study and evaluate topics related to the minimum wage in California.

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Asm. Buffy Wicks

California State Assembly · District 14 · D–CA

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California Legislature · AB 2184

Unemployment insurance: benefits: eligibility.

Mar 31, 2022 · Session ended · final outcome unverified

Asm. Buffy Wicks · Sponsored

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Existing law provides that an unemployed individual is eligible to receive unemployment compensation benefits with respect to any week only if the Director of Employment Development makes certain findings, including that the person was able to work and was available for work that week. Under existing law, unemployment compensation benefits are paid from the Unemployment Fund, which is continuously appropriated for this purpose.This bill would prohibit an unemployed individual who is otherwise eligible for unemployment compensation benefits from being deemed ineligible, and would require that individual to be considered as being able to and available for work, for any week in which the…

The 2021–2022 regular session ended on November 30, 2022. The retained bill text is dated March 31, 2022 and records: Assembly - Died - Insurance. Its final disposition and action date still require the official bill history; this measure is not shown as currently pending.

Why this record is included

Retained California evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Unemployment insurance: benefits: eligibility.

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Asm. Cottie Petrie-Norris

California State Assembly · District 73 · D–CA

1 proposal

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California Legislature · AB 400

Unemployment insurance: Unemployment Insurance Oversight Advisory Board.

Apr 21, 2021 · Session ended · final outcome unverified

Asm. Cottie Petrie-Norris · Sponsored

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Existing law authorizes the Employment Development Department to administer the state unemployment and disability compensation programs. Existing law requires the department, among other duties, to make unemployment and disability compensation payments, as prescribed.This bill would establish the Unemployment Insurance Oversight Advisory Board (board) in the Labor and Workforce Development Agency as an advisory body to review the operations of the Employment Development Department (department) under the state unemployment and disability compensation programs and make recommendations to the Employment Development Department, department, the Governor, and the Legislature to, among other…

The 2021–2022 regular session ended on November 30, 2022. The retained bill text is dated April 21, 2021 and records: Assembly - Died - Appropriations. Its final disposition and action date still require the official bill history; this measure is not shown as currently pending.

Why this record is included

Retained California evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

This bill would establish the Unemployment Insurance Oversight Advisory Board (board) in the Labor and Workforce Development Agency as an advisory body to review the operations of the Employment Development Department (department) under the state unemployment and disability compensation programs and make recommendations to the Employment Development Department, department, the Governor, and the Legislature to, among other things, enhance the efficiency of those operations. operations and ensure equitable access…

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Asm. David J. Tangipa

California State Assembly · District 8 · R–CA

1 proposal

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California Legislature · AB 2533

Personal income taxes: unemployment insurance: fitness benefit.

Mar 25, 2026 · Amended Assembly

Asm. David J. Tangipa · Sponsored

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The latest official California Legislative Information version records this action on March 25, 2026: Amended Assembly.

Why this record is included

Retained California evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Personal income taxes: unemployment insurance: fitness benefit.

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Asm. Jacqui Irwin

California State Assembly · District 42 · D–CA

1 proposal

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California Legislature · AB 1002

Taxation: Earned Income Tax Credit: young child tax credit: foster youth tax credit: filing.

Oct 8, 2023 · Vetoed

Asm. Jacqui Irwin · Sponsored

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The Personal Income Tax Law, in modified conformity with federal income tax laws, allows a California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) against personal income tax and a payment from the Tax Relief and Refund Account for an allowable credit in excess of tax liability to an eligible individual that is equal to that portion of the earned income tax credit allowed by federal law as determined by the earned income tax credit adjustment factor. The Personal Income Tax Law also allows a young child tax credit and a foster youth tax credit against the taxes imposed under that law to qualified taxpayers in a specified amount multiplied by the earned income tax credit adjustment factor, and allows…

The official California Legislative Information record shows the veto action on October 8, 2023.

Why this record is included

Retained California evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

This bill, for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, would authorize a qualified individual, who cannot claim withholding or other credits, to claim the earned income tax credit, the young child tax credit, or the foster youth tax credit on a form that does not require the qualified individual to file an individual income tax return.

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Asm. Joe Patterson

California State Assembly · District 5 · R–CA

1 proposal

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California Legislature · AB 360

Employment Development Department: Unemployment Insurance Reform Project.

Mar 4, 2021 · Session ended · final outcome unverified

Asm. Joe Patterson · Sponsored

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Existing law establishes the Employment Development Department within the Labor and Workforce Development Agency and sets forth its powers and duties, including administration of the unemployment and disability insurance programs for California. Existing law requires the department to pay unemployment compensation benefits to unemployed individuals meeting specified requirements, to periodically review policies and practices used to determine eligibility for and the amount of benefits in the unemployment insurance program, and to report to the Legislature, as specified. Under existing law, unemployment compensation benefits are paid from the Unemployment Fund, and the expenses for…

The 2021–2022 regular session ended on November 30, 2022. The retained bill text is dated March 4, 2021 and records: Assembly - Died - Insurance. Its final disposition and action date still require the official bill history; this measure is not shown as currently pending.

Why this record is included

Retained California evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

This bill would establish the Unemployment Insurance Reform Project to be administered by the Director of Employment Development.

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What sponsorship and proposal counts tell us

Only current California officeholders retained in the reviewed collection qualify. Bills require a recorded primary sponsorship; cosponsors and signing officials are excluded from sponsorship counts. An official introducer recorded as acting by request is labeled “Introduced by request”; that procedural role does not establish personal policy endorsement. Governor and agency records qualify when recorded as proposed. A separately verified governor transmittal can also establish an original proposal whose latest status reflects its later outcome. Signing an enacted law alone does not establish a proposal. A record appearing under several facts is counted once per officeholder. A bill with multiple primary sponsors appears under each recorded sponsor.

Enacted bills, adopted resolutions and unsuccessful measures remain visible as proposal history. Passing one chamber is not enactment. These counts do not measure effectiveness or prove that an action changed a California statistic. Collection reviewed Oct 6, 2026.

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California leaders announce historic Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026 to expand homeownership and build affordable housing for generations of Californians

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Unemployment insurance: reporting requirements.

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Property taxation: disabled veterans’ exemption: household income.

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Immigrant benefits: loss of income: federal DHS enforcement.

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What candidates are saying

2026 California Board of Equalization Member District 1 — General Election

Shannon Grove

2026 California Board of Equalization Member District 3 — General Election

Samuel P. Sukaton

2026 California Board of Equalization Member District 4 — General Election

Denis Bilodeau

Asm. Ash Kalra

Labor and Workforce Development Agency: working group: minimum wage.

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Asm. Buffy Wicks

Unemployment insurance: benefits: eligibility.

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Asm. Cottie Petrie-Norris

Unemployment insurance: Unemployment Insurance Oversight Advisory Board.

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Asm. David J. Tangipa

Personal income taxes: unemployment insurance: fitness benefit.

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Asm. Jacqui Irwin

Taxation: Earned Income Tax Credit: young child tax credit: foster youth tax credit: filing.

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Asm. Joe Patterson

Employment Development Department: Unemployment Insurance Reform Project.

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Annual unemployment rate

U-1 · unemployed 15 weeks or longer

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