The 2020-21 Spending Plan — Other Provisions

Oct 7, 2020 - The budget provides $23.3  million from special funds for the installation of electric vehicle charging equipment at state facilities to be used by state employees and the state vehicle fleet. (In January, the installation of these charging stations was proposed to be funded by a combination of General Fund and special fund sources.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4277

University of California Core Funding by Source [EdBudget]

Sep 2, 2020 - If the state receives at least $14 billion in additional federal relief funding by October 15, 2020, $472 million of this funding is allocated to UC. If the state receives more than $2 billion but less than $14 billion, the additional amount provided to UC is proportionally reduced.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/396

COVID-19 and the Labor Market: Which Workers Have Been Hardest Hit by the Pandemic? [EconTax Blog]

Nov 2, 2020 - Recent Job Losses Erase Gains Made During Long Expansion The state enjoyed 11 years of job growth before the pandemic. As shown in the figure below, however, recent job losses have offset all job growth in the state since mid-2015.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/531

The 2021-22 Budget: The Fiscal Outlook for Schools and Community Colleges [Publication Details]

Nov 18, 2020 - State budgeting for schools and the California Community Colleges is governed largely by Proposition 98. The measure establishes a minimum funding requirement for K‑14 education commonly known as the minimum guarantee.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4298

What Threat Does Sea-Level Rise Pose to California?

Aug 10, 2020 - Second, SLR could impair one of the state ’s key water conveyance systems. The State Water Project brings fresh water supplies to 27  m illion people and to irrigate 750,000 acres of farmland. The system is highly dependent on the integrity of the levees in the Sacramento ‑San Joaquin Delta to successfully move this water from the northern to the central and southern parts of the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4261

California New Business Creation: May 2021 [EconTax Blog]

Jun 10, 2021 - California New Business Creation: May 2021 [EconTax Blog] California New Business Creation: May 2021 June 10, 2021 Brian Uhler The extent of new business creation in California can be a useful gauge of the health of the state ’s economy.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/664

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 8 (Firefighters) [Publication Details]

Sep 7, 2021 - We reviewed the proposed memorandum of understanding (MOU) for Bargaining Unit 8 (Firefighters). State Bargaining Unit 8’s current members are represented by Cal Fire Local 2881. This review is pursuant to Section 19829.5 of the Government Code.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4451

A Review of State Standards and Inspections for Local Detention Facilities [Publication Details]

Mar 8, 2021 - A Review of State Standards and Inspections for Local Detention Facilities [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/4396

Snapshot of the California Economy: June 2020 [EconTax Blog]

Jul 23, 2020 - Over the last several months, the state has experienced abrupt and dramatic swings in economic activity. While a variety of data is available to track developments in the state economy, drawing clear conclusions from these disparate data points can be difficult.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/502

The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

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