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January 9, 2023 | Brief

The Local Control Funding Formula for School Districts and Charter Schools

Provides some historical background on the implementation of the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), describes how the formula works for school districts and charter schools, describes how the formula was phased in, and explains requirements for districts to adopt plans that describe how LCFF funding will be spent.

January 6, 2023 | Report

The California State Bar: Assessment of Proposed Disciplinary Case Processing Standards

Presents our assessment of the California State Bar’s proposed (1) caseload processing standards for resolving attorney discipline cases within its Office of Chief Trial Counsel, (2) establishment of a backlog goal and metrics to measure such a goal, and (3) staffing requirements needed to achieve the new standards.

January 5, 2023 | Brief

Addressing Capital Renewal at UC and CSU

Provides background on capital renewal at UC and CSU, assesses the current approach to addressing capital renewal, makes recommendations to better plan and budget for capital renewal, and raises other related issues for consideration.

January 5, 2023 | Report

Promoting Equity in the Parole Hearing Process

Provides background on California’s parole hearing process, identifies current aspects of the process that could disadvantage certain groups, and recommends steps to promote greater equity in the parole hearing process.

January 4, 2023 | Brief

Assessing California's Climate Policies—The 2022 Scoping Plan Update

Evaluates the California Air Resources Board's plan for achieving statewide 2030 greenhouse gas reduction goals.

December 16, 2022 | Report

Issues That Could Impact Californians’ Health Care Coverage in 2023 and Beyond

Looks at health care coverage in California; provides background on the drivers of the significant decline in the percent of Californians without health care coverage over the last ten years; discusses various issues that could impact the number of Californians with coverage, and how the type of coverage they have may change.

December 13, 2022 | Report

Redesigning California's Adult Education Funding Model

Provides background on adult education funding, assesses the current funding model, and offers recommendations to improve it.

November 14, 2022 | Report

Living Under Smoky Skies—Understanding the Challenges Posed by Wildfire Smoke in California

Summarizes trends in wildfires and associated smoke; reviews research on the health and other effects of wildfire smoke; discusses local, state, and federal roles and responsibilities related to smoke; and provides some guidance to the Legislature as it formulates its approach to addressing smoke in the coming years.

August 23, 2022 | Post

Overview of California's Ports

Describes how ports across the state operate and are funded, discusses related air quality and port congestion issues, and reviews recent state and federal actions regarding ports.