Splitting California into three new U.S. states. [Ballot]

Oct 9, 2017 - Three New States The existing State of California —with about 39.5  million people —is the most populous U.S. state. Following creation of the three new states, there would be 52 U.S. states (the three in this proposal plus the other 49 states).
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2017-018

Considering Options to Expand Paid Family Leave in California [Publication Details]

Mar 7, 2019 - In this handout, we describe the major features of the state's current paid family leave program and compare it to programs in other states and countries. We then outline potential options to expand paid family leave.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3969

The 2021-22 Budget: University Capital Outlay [Publication Details]

Mar 5, 2021 - In this post, we focus on university capital outlay projects. We first provide background on university capital financing and project review. We then review capital outlay proposals for the California State University (CSU) and the University of California (UC). Next, we raise some concerns with the previously authorized UC Merced medical school project and make an associated recommendation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4395

History of Special Education Funding in California

Feb 27, 2018 - State Previously Funded NPS Placements With Two-Tiered Reimbursement Model. Between 1975 and 1998, the state funded NPS placements using a reimbursement model. For most students placed in NPS, the state reimbursed SELPAs 70  percent of associated costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3764

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

Oct 2, 2018 - Until such disputes are resolved, the federal government requires the state to return previously claimed federal funds. To ensure Medi ‑Cal is fully funded, the state must backfill the lost federal funds with General Fund.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3870/6

Need-Based Financial Aid Award Amounts [EdBudget]

Aug 27, 2018 - Need-Based Financial Aid Award Amounts [EdBudget] 4,000 — Figure shows state and institutional aid programs supported with core funds (state General Fund and student tuition revenue). See "Financial Aid Award Coverage" for a description of each type of award.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/190

The 2018-19 Budget: Fire Recovery Proposals

Mar 1, 2018 - State Provides Various Funding for Fire Response. The state funds the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire), which provides fire response in wildland areas that the state is responsible for protecting, known as state responsibility areas (SRAs).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3767

Unemployment Claims Update: October 2019 [EconTax Blog]

Nov 19, 2019 - Source: United States Department of Labor with LAO calculations  
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/415

Property tax assessment. [Ballot]

Sep 24, 2018 - Change in State Funding for Schools. Although the state receives no property tax revenue, property tax collections affect the state 's budget. This is because state law guarantees schools and community colleges (schools) a minimum amount of funding each year through a combination of property taxes and state funds.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2018-006

The 2018-19 Budget: Analysis of the May Revision Education Budget Proposals

May 14, 2018 - (The California School Boards Association sued the state over its previous action not to rebench the guarantee. A trial court ruled against the state in late 2016, and the state is in the midst of appealing that decision.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3834