November 2015 Jobs Report [EconTax Blog]

Dec 18, 2015 - Follow @LAOEconTax on Twitter for regular California economy and tax updates. -- The state 's Employment Development Department  (EDD) and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics have released preliminary November 2015 jobs data for California.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/156

Cap total compensation for executives and nonprofit hospitals. [Ballot]

Dec 18, 2015 - A public hospital is operated by the state of California, a county, a city, the University of California, a local health district or authority, or any other political subdivision of the state. A private hospital is typically operated by a corporation (either for-profit or nonprofit).
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-100

Place a limit on gross charges for patient care services or items set by certain private hospitals. [Ballot]

Dec 18, 2015 - There are 65 hospitals operated by counties, the University of California, health care districts, cities, or other political subdivisions of the state. Private Hospitals. There are 290 hospitals owned and operated by nonprofit or for-profit entities.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-101

Minimum amount of charity care nonprofit hospitals must provide. [Ballot]

Dec 18, 2015 - Collectively, the state ’s for-profit hospitals pay tens of millions of dollars annually in the state corporate income tax. The state ’s nonprofit hospitals are generally exempt from the state corporate income tax and local property taxes.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-102

Immigration. (Amendment #1) [Ballot]

Dec 18, 2015 - In addition, it could result in deported individuals paying fewer taxes and using fewer government services. The net effect of the above factors on state and local costs is unknown. Summary of Fiscal Effects.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-099

Effects of Cigarette Taxes on Smoking Behavior [Publication Details]

Dec 17, 2015 - Effects of Cigarette Taxes on Smoking Behavior [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3320

Firearms and ammunition (Amendment #1). [Ballot]

Dec 16, 2015 - Individuals w ho do not comply would be guilty of an infraction (punishable by a fine) or misdemeanor (punishable by a fine and/or imprisonment in county jail). Other Provisions Reporting Requirements.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-098

General obligation bonds for water programs and projects. (Amendment No. 1). [Ballot]

Dec 10, 2015 - Most spending on water programs in the state is done at the local level, such as by water districts, cities, and counties. In recent years, local governments have spent approximately $26  billion per year to supply water and to treat wastewater.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-091

General obligation bonds for water programs and projects. (Amendment No. 1). [Ballot]

Dec 10, 2015 - Most spending on water programs in the state is done at the local level, such as by water districts, cities, and counties. In recent years, local governments have spent approximately $26  billion per year to supply water and to treat wastewater.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-092

General obligation bonds for water programs and projects. (Amendment No. 1). [Ballot]

Dec 10, 2015 - Most spending on water programs in the state is done at the local level, such as by water districts, cities, and counties. In recent years, local governments have spent approximately $26  billion per year to supply water and to treat wastewater.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-088