Crude Oil by Rail—Federal Update

Dec 17, 2015 - (The National Conference of State Legislatures website and our analysis of a 2015-16 budget proposal for the Office of Emergency Services [OES] have more information on federal and state oil by rail programs and policies.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3321

The 2018-19 Budget: Resources and Environmental Protection

Feb 14, 2018 - The state ’s flood management infrastructure has billions of dollars of needed renovations and improvements according to various reports, and it is unclear which of those needs will be targeted by the proposed funding.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3747

The 2016-17 Budget: Resources and Environmental Protection

Feb 16, 2016 - With a few exceptions, state parks cost more to operate and maintain than they currently generate in revenue. For this reason, the state park system is partly funded from the state General Fund. The annual state budget has provided about $117  million in General Fund for support of DPR in each of the past couple years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3354

Managing Floods in California [Publication Details]

Mar 22, 2017 - We conclude by highlighting some key challenges confronting the state in contemplating how best to manage floods in California. Reports by Policy Area
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3571

The 2015-16 Budget: Major Features of the Adopted Plan (Other Issues)

Jun 19, 2015 - A budget trailer bill, in a related change, repeals the existing state law —found to be ineffective by various reviews —that required elimination of some state positions that are vacant for six consecutive months.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3278

Administration’s Cap-and-Trade Report Provides New Information, Raises Issues For Consideration

Apr 15, 2016 - With respect to costs, grant programs are a one-time state cost, while lo an programs provide funding that is repaid to the state over time. Furthermore, the amount of GHG reduction achieved by state spending can vary depending on whether it was provided as a loan or grant.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3445

Hydraulic Fracturing: How It Works and Recent State Oversight Actions

Dec 1, 2016 - Hydraulic Fracturing: How It Works and Recent State Oversight Actions December 1, 2016 Hydraulic Fracturing: How It Works and Recent State Oversight Actions Over the past decade, the practice of stimulating oil and natural gas production through the use of hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking, ” has come under increasing scrutiny, particularly over concerns about
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3513

Framework For Cap-And-Trade Investment Plan Needs Further Development

Sep 22, 2015 - How should the state take this interaction into consideration when allocating cap-and-trade funds? Subscribe | California State Legislature | Online Voter Registration | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Legislative Analyst's Office | The California Legislature's Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor 925 L Street, Suite 1000 Sacramento, CA 95814 | (916) 445-4656
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3298

The 2016-17 Budget: California Public Utilities Commission

Feb 25, 2016 - In 2016, the maximum state subsidy is about $13 a month. The federal government also administers the federal Lifeline program that provides a monthly discount of about $9. In addition, the state provides (1) a per enrollee monthly payment to cover carriers ’ administrative costs, (2) a one-time connection subsidy for new enrollees or enrollees that switch plans, and (3) a subsidy to cover other telephone taxes and surcharges for LifeLine enrollees.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3373

Federal Funding for Natural Resources and Environmental Protection [Publication Details]

May 10, 2017 - In this post, we provide more detail on federal funding for the state’s natural resources and environmental protection programs, with a focus on the five state departments that receive the most federal funds last year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3664