2023-24 Changes in Proposition 98 Spending [EdBudget]

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https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/698

The 2022-23 California Spending Plan: Child Care and Preschool

Oct 27, 2022 - Figure 2 2022 ‑23 Changes in Preschool Spending (In Millions) TK attendance and rate changes $1,128 State Preschool rate increase for three ‑year olds 240 Annualization of State Preschool rate increases initiated January 1, 2022 166 State Preschool rate increase for students with disabilities and dual language learners 73 State
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4643

The 2023-24 Budget: Supplemental Security Income/State Supplementary Payment (SSI/SSP) Program [Publication Details]

Feb 24, 2023 - The 2023-24 Budget: Supplemental Security Income/State Supplementary Payment (SSI/SSP) Program [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/4707

LAO 2007 Budget Analysis: Employee Compensation (9800)

In addition to the $972 million of increased compensation items included in Item 9800, the Governor’s budget also includes increased appropriations of around $200 million in various departmental line items for (1) salary increases for specific groups of employees in these departments and (2) possible increases in 2007-08 pension contributions.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2007/general_govt/gen_21_9800_anl07.aspx

November 2022 Cap-and-Trade Auction Update [EconTax Blog]

Dec 14, 2022 - Based on the preliminary results, the state will receive an estimated $961 million in revenue from the auction. As shown in Figure 1, this amount is roughly equivalent to the amount the state received from the August 2022 auction ($995 million).
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/763

Cannabis Tax Revenue Update: May 2023 [EconTax Blog]

May 23, 2023 - To avoid charging the same tax twice, the state allows retailers to claim credits for such pre-2023 tax payments. The $104 million net revenue number results from a gross tax liability of $129 million, combined with $25 million of credits for taxes already paid.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/776

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

Nov 14, 2022 - A key component of the state ’s strategy to accomplish these improvements is to reintroduce a greater level of ongoing, controlled fire onto landscapes across the state. This includes expanding the use of prescribed fire by the state and its partners.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4644

Proposition 29 [Ballot]

Nov 8, 2022 - Proposition 29 Could Increase Health Care Costs for State and Local Governments. Under the proposition, state Medi-Cal costs, and state and local employee and retiree health insurance costs, could increase due to: Owners and operators negotiating higher payment rates.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=29&year=2022

The 2023-24 Budget: Judicial Branch Budget Proposals [Publication Details]

Feb 10, 2023 - The 2023-24 Budget: Judicial Branch Budget Proposals [Publication Details] Description: This brief provides our analysis of a proposal seeking court-specific resources for the Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Program and a proposal to address the solvency of the State Court Facilities Construction Fund.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4673

^[PDF] A K-12 Master Plan

The state role would be minimal to ensure “portability”—the ability to keep past pension benefits when moving to a new school district—and guarantee that districts are adequately saving to pay for future pension benefits.
https://lao.ca.gov/1999/0599_k-12_master_plan.pdf