State Payments Provided on Behalf of School and Community College Districts [EdBudget]

Aug 24, 2020 - State Payments Provided on Behalf of School and Community College Districts [EdBudget] 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/Education/EdBudget/Details/436

State Options to Expand Unemployment Benefits [Publication Details]

Apr 9, 2020 - State Options to Expand Unemployment Benefits [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/4219

Weekly Unemployment Claims Update: June 28-July 4 [EconTax Blog]

Jul 10, 2020 - Should continued claims keep rising, however, it could signal that the state is in for a protracted slump. Slight Uptick in Initial Claims Continues for Third Week. California processed 267,123 initial claims for regular unemployment insurance between June 28 and July 4.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/493

SB 1 Has Doubled Major Source of State Funding for Local Streets and Roads

Jan 24, 2020 - While various local revenue sources —such as local general funds and sales taxes —make up a majority of the funding for streets and roads, cities and counties also depend on federal and state funds. A major source of state funding for streets and roads is through shared revenues, which is generated from about one-third of the state ’s excise taxes on gasoline and diesel.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4142

November 2015 Jobs Report [EconTax Blog]

Dec 18, 2015 - It is far below the average monthly job growth in the state over the past year, which has placed the state 's job growth rate as 7th highest among the 50 states during that period. That being said, the longer-term trend of job growth since the recession continues.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/156

A Look at Household Debt in California [EconTax Blog]

Feb 12, 2020 - While a slowdown in the auto sector, by itself, is unlikely to create a significant drag on the state ’s economy, it could have fiscal implications for the state and local governments. New car purchases are a major category of taxable sales, so this trend likely is placing some drag on state and local sales tax collections.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/435

California New Business Creation: September 2020 [EconTax Blog]

Oct 8, 2020 - California New Business Creation: September 2020 [EconTax Blog] California New Business Creation: September 2020 October 8, 2020 Brian Uhler The extent of new business creation in California can be an important gauge of the health of the state ’s economy.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/559

Weekly Unemployment Claims Update: June 14-June 20 [EconTax Blog]

Jun 25, 2020 - Should continued claims keep rising, however, it could signal that the state is in for a protracted slump. Initial Claims Count Somewhat Higher Than Recent Weeks. California processed 287,354 initial claims for regular unemployment insurance between June 14 and June 20.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/487

Medical Malpractice Cases [Ballot]

Nov 15, 2019 - State Trial Court Costs. This measure could potentially increase the number of medical malpractice cases and thereby increase costs for state trial courts. It could also potentially increase the length of cases, which would increase costs for state trial courts as well.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2019-018

App-based rideshare and delivery drivers. [Ballot]

Dec 18, 2019 - Increase in State Income Tax Revenue. The measure likely would lead to an increase in personal income tax revenue for the state. The state collects personal income taxes on earnings, including earnings from selling st ock.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2019-026