Weekly Unemployment Claims Update: May 10-16 [EconTax Blog]

May 22, 2020 - Should continued claims keep rising, however, it could signal that the state is in for a protracted slump. Slight Uptick in Initial Claims. California had 246,115 initial claims between May 10 and May 16.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/467

Spousal support. [Ballot]

Jul 22, 2019 - The measure could impact state court costs on proceedings for future cases regarding divorce and legal separation. On the one hand, the measure could result in a reduction in the number of contested cases or the amount of time spent on such cases in state courts.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2019-002

The 2020-21 Budget: The Governor’s Cannabis‑Related Proposals

Feb 14, 2020 - As we described earlier, the state ’s current approach to cannabis taxes splits the responsibilities for collecting the original tax payment and remitting the tax to the state between multiple businesses.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4162

The 2019-20 May Revision: Analysis of the Governor’s January and May Mental Health Workforce Proposals

May 16, 2019 - Historically, what otherwise would have been local MHSA funding for counties was redirected to fund state mental health WET programs. Under the Governor ’s proposal, however, only funding designated for state purposes (General Fund and the portion of MHSA funding dedicated to state activities and programs) would support state mental health workforce programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4049

State Correctional Spending Increased Despite Significant Population Reductions [Publication Details]

Feb 4, 2020 - State Correctional Spending Increased Despite Significant Population Reductions [Publication Details] State Correctional Spending Increased Despite Significant Population Reductions Format: HTML Description: In this brief, we find that the major reasons why CDCR’s costs did not decline in line with the substantial decrease in the populations are: (1) costly
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4145

Building Permits Update: September 2020 [EconTax Blog]

Nov 3, 2020 - Single family activity has returned to normal after the pandemic-driven spring slump, as prices have been rising in most of the state ’s metropolitan areas. The multifamily housing permit total of 4,196 was the highest since January, if slightly below the recent average for September.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/574

November 2018 State Tax Collections [EconTax Blog]

Dec 12, 2018 - November 2018 State Tax Collections [EconTax Blog] Seth Kerstein November 2018 State Tax Collections Personal Income Tax (PIT) Collections in November Higher Due to Processing Issue. As noted last month , a processing issue caused a delay in the receipt of October withholding.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/334

Annual Tuition and Fees by Higher Education Segment [EdBudget]

Feb 26, 2020 - CSU amount reflects average for both undergraduate and graduate students. d Includes postbaccalaureate programs other than teacher credential programs. e Reflects maximum charges for four campus service fees authorized by state law.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/351

Governor’s May Revision Update: Health Insurance Affordability Proposals

May 15, 2019 - At the end of the year, the state subsidies would be reconciled through the state income tax system. The proposed state subsidies would be available beginning in 2020, but Figure  1 shows hypothetical income amounts for a household of two in 2019 because 2020 FPL amounts have not yet been determined.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4047

Proposition 98 Key Inputs and Outcomes Under the Governor's Budget [EdBudget]

Jan 16, 2020 - Proposition 98 Key Inputs and Outcomes Under the Governor's Budget [EdBudget]     a As set forth in the State Constitution, reflects change in per capita General Fund plus 0.5 percent. Note: No maintenance factor obligation is created, paid, or owed over the period.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/325