July 2021 Jobs Report [EconTax Blog]

Aug 20, 2021 - The figure below shows how employment has evolved in both the state and the nation since the start of the pandemic. Overall employment in the state as of the middle of June  was 6.4 percent below the level of February 2020, considerably worse than the national figure of 3.7 percent.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/686

Involuntary Servitude [Ballot]

Jun 9, 2021 - The State Constitution specifies that, “Involuntary servitude is prohibited except to punish crime. ” However, the State Constitution does not define involuntary servitude. Proposal This measure amends the State Constitution to make involuntary servitude prohibited in all cases, including as a punishment for crime.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-003

The 2022-23 Budget: Medi-Cal Fiscal Outlook

Nov 17, 2021 - Background Medi ‑Cal, the state ’s Medicaid program, provides health care coverage to around 14  million of the state ’s low ‑income residents. Medi ‑Cal costs generally are shared between the federal and state governments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4474

The 2022-23 Budget: The Governor's Housing Plan [Publication Details]

Feb 14, 2022 - Provides an update on some major recent state budget actions related to housing, describes the Governor’s housing budget proposals, and raises issues for the Legislature’s consideration.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4535

^[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

Financial Aid Award Amounts [EdBudget]

Aug 6, 2021 - Financial Aid Award Amounts [EdBudget] Notes:   Figure shows selected ongoing state and institutional gift aid programs supported with core funds (state General Fund and student tuition revenue). Although eligibility criteria vary by program, these programs generally require students to meet certain financial criteria.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/540

Financial Aid Award Coverage [EdBudget]

Aug 6, 2021 - Aid is applied after other federal, state, and institutional grants. Available for up to four years of full-time study (or its equivalent). UC and CSU summer financial aid Provides tuition coverage for UC and CSU students enrolled in state-supported courses during the summer term.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/539

The 2021-22 Spending Plan: Human Services

Nov 22, 2021 - The ARP Act allows states to draw down enhanced federal funding for HCBS funded through the Medicaid program, provided that states spend the additional federal funding on HCBS program enhancements. Under this provision of the ARP Act, California is eligible to draw down an estimated additional $3  billion in federal Medicaid funds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4476/1

Overview of Recent State and Federal Funding for Schools [Publication Details]

Nov 30, 2021 - Overview of Recent State and Federal Funding for Schools [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/4477

^[PDF] The 2022-23 Budget: Educator Workforce Proposals

According to the California State Teachers’ Retirement System, which manages the state’s pension system for teachers, 3,202 California The 2022-23 Budget: Educator Workforce Proposals FEBRUARY 2022 2 0 2 2 - 2 3 B u d g e t S e r i e s 2 Figure 1 State Has Provided $1.2 Billion Since 2016‑17 to Address Teacher Shortages General Fund Unless
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2022/4556/Educator-Workforce-Proposals-022322.pdf