Home Prices Update: June 2020 [EconTax Blog]

Jul 20, 2020 - As recently as April, the state ’s home price growth outpaced the nation ’s. The slower home price growth that prevailed in 2018 and 2019 made a minor dent in the affordability gap between the state and the rest of the country.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/500

The 2020-21 Spending Plan: Human Services

Oct 23, 2020 - Continued CCR Implementation Since 2012, California has been implementing a series of reforms known as CCR that institute fundamental changes to the way the state cares for youth in the foster care system.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4286/5

The 2020-21 Spending Plan: Human Services

Oct 23, 2020 - The administration estimates CalFresh administrative costs will total about $2  billion in 2020 ‑21, of which $736  million will be state General Fund. Provides $50  Million to Statewide Network of Food Banks.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4286/2

The 2020-21 Budget: California's Spring Fiscal Outlook

May 8, 2020 - …But State ’s Cash Position Will Change Dramatically in the Coming Months. When normal collections resume, the state ’s cash position could improve, but a variety of factors will continue to limit the state ’s available cash.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4228

California New Business Creation: April 2021 [EconTax Blog]

May 7, 2021 - California New Business Creation: April 2021 [EconTax Blog] California New Business Creation: April 2021 May 7, 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/649

State Options to Expand Unemployment Benefits

Apr 9, 2020 - Additionally, the state would need to use current state resources to cover the costs of these benefits. This is because federal law does not allow the state to use state UI funds to pay benefits to ineligible workers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4219

Comparing CCC Proposition 98 Spending Proposals Under Governor's Budget and May Revision [EdBudget]

May 15, 2021 - 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 | information [at] lao.ca.gov
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/497

Weekly Unemployment Claims Update: September 6 - September 12 [EconTax Blog]

Sep 18, 2020 - The state currently is applying to receive a sixth week of federal funding under this program.  
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/547

Expanding Access to Safe and Affordable Drinking Water in California—A Status Update [Publication Details]

Nov 10, 2020 - The legislation tasked the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) with administering the funding and overseeing efforts to implement both short‑ and long‑term solutions to persistent drinking water problems.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4294

The 2020-21 Spending Plan: Human Services

Oct 23, 2020 - In this section, we summarize the federal and state program flexibilities implemented in SSI/SSP in response to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Federal SSI/SSP Flexibilities. The U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) largely administers SSI/SSP.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4286/4