Building Permits Update: June 2020 [EconTax Blog]

Aug 4, 2020 - The “Inland Empire ” of Riverside and San Bernardino counties recorded 1,240 units, nearly a quarter of the state total. Nonresidential construction permits had a surprising surge in June, driven by large retail projects in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and the unincorporated area of Kern County and large office projects in San Francisco and Irwindale.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/512

The 2010-11 Budget: How the Special Session Actions Would Affect Social Services

Counties were provided with dedicated tax revenues from the sales tax and vehicle license fees to pay for these changes. Over the years, caseload increases and other factors have increased the costs of many of these social services programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2010/ssrv/ssrv_brief/ssrv_brief_012910.aspx

The 2018-19 Budget: California Spending Plan (Final Version)

Oct 2, 2018 - In 2011, the main programmatic and fiscal responsibility for APS was realigned to counties. APS is funded through a combination of state, county, federal, and 2011 r ealignment funds. Establishes Limited ‑Term State Matching Funds for County Senior Home Safe Program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3870/7

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 19 (Health and Social Services/Professional)

Sep 1, 2023 - Unit 19’s current members are represented by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees ( Local 2620). The administration posted on its website the agreement , a summary of the agreement , and a summary of the administration’s estimate of the agreement’s fiscal effects .
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4797

Analysis of the 1995-96 Budget Bill: Aid to Families With Dependent Children

Since then, the combination of grant reductions (14 percent since 1990-91), rule changes, and an increase in the federal earned income tax credit have, to some extent, mitigated these problems; and the additional grant reductions proposed by the Governor could further increase the financial incentive to work.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_1995/chc5180.html

^[PDF] For purposes of collective bargaining over IHSS provider wages

For purposes of collective bargaining over IHSS provider wages and terms of employment, all but two counties in the state have established entities known as “Public Authorities” (PAs). (Other counties have established different entities for this purpose.)
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis/2012/ss/supportive-services-031912.pdf

Taxation of Sugary Drinks

Nov 26, 2018 - Different Types of Sugary Drink Taxes Volume ‑Based Tax. Under a volume ‑based tax, the amount of tax owed depends only on the volume of the taxed drink. As shown in Figure  3, for example, a one cent per ounce tax results in a tax of $0. 12 o n a can of cola and $0. 64 o n a large bottle of cranberry juice cocktail.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3903

Taxation of Sugary Drinks [Publication Details]

Nov 26, 2018 - Taxation of Sugary Drinks [Publication Details] HTML Description: Taxes on sugary drinks have become increasingly common in recent years. In June 2018, the Legislature passed a law (Chapter 61 of 2018 [AB 1838, Committee on Budget]) prohibiting local governments from levying such taxes (and other taxes on groceries) through 2030.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3903

Updated 2022-23 "Big Three" Revenue Outlook [EconTax Blog]

Aug 1, 2022 - Consistent with this, our updated estimates suggest collections from the state ’s “big three ” taxes —personal income, sales, and corporation taxes —are likely  to fall below the Governor 's Budget assumption of $200  billion.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/article/Detail/744

Updated 2022-23 "Big Three" Revenue Outlook [EconTax Blog]

Aug 1, 2022 - Consistent with this, our updated estimates suggest collections from the state ’s “big three ” taxes —personal income, sales, and corporation taxes —are likely  to fall below the Governor 's Budget assumption of $200  billion.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/744