Information included on ballots or sample ballots. [Ballot]

Feb 11, 2016 - This could result in different decisions being made —for example, on legislation and the state budget —that otherwise would be the case. These decisions could have an effect on state and local spending and revenues.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-122

The 2016-17 Budget: Analysis of the Human Services Budget [Publication Details]

Feb 11, 2016 - We review the Governor's 2016-17 budget proposals for (1) the Supplemental Security Income/State Supplementary Payment (SSI/SSP) program, (2) In-Home Supportive Services, (3) California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs), and (4) Foster Care. Further, we provide the Legislature with key issues to consider when evaluating the Governor's budget proposals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3351

The 2016-17 Budget: Review of UC’s Merced Campus Expansion Proposal

Feb 10, 2016 - Traditionally, the state has expanded campuses on an incremental basis. The state took this approach when it first developed the Merced campus between 2000 and 2006. An incremental process offers the state and UC flexibility to adjust priorities in future years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3349

The 2016-17 Budget: Review of UC’s Merced Campus Expansion Proposal [Publication Details]

Feb 10, 2016 - In it, we provide background on the Merced campus and the state process for approving capital outlay projects at UC, describe key aspects of the proposed project, and raise four key issues for the Legislature to consider.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3349

The 2016-17 Budget: The Governor's State Office Building Proposal

Feb 9, 2016 - Of course, as it makes these decisions, the Legislature will want to consider how it prioritizes spending on state office buildings against other potential priorities for infrastructure funding —such as repairing roads and highways —as well as other priorities for General Fund spending —such as addressing pension liabilities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3347

Perspectives on Helping Low-Income Californians Afford Housing

Feb 9, 2016 - As we discussed in detail in California ’s High Housing Costs , California ’s housing shortage denies many households the opportunity to live in the state and contribute to the state ’s economy. This, in turn, reduces the state ’s economic productivity.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3345

The 2016-17 Budget: The Governor's State Office Building Proposal [Publication Details]

Feb 9, 2016 - The 2016-17 Budget: The Governor's State Office Building Proposal [Publication Details] The 2016-17 Budget: The Governor's State Office Building Proposal Format: HTML Description: The Governor’s budget for 2016–17 proposes one–time funding of $1.5 billion from the General Fund to be deposited into a new State Office Infrastructure Fund.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3347

The 2016-17 Budget: The State's Drought Response

Feb 5, 2016 - We then describe how the current drought has impacted the state ’s agricultural, rural, environmental, and urban sectors. State in Midst of Severe Drought State Experiencing Exceptionally Dry Period.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3343

Cultivation, possession, and sale of marijuana. Version 6 [Ballot]

Feb 5, 2016 - These priorities include ensuring that marijuana is not distributed to minors or diverted from states that have legalized marijuana to other states. Proposal This measure changes state law to legalize the possession, cultivation, and sale of marijuana.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-119

Cultivation, possession, and sale of marijuana. Version 7 [Ballot]

Feb 5, 2016 - These priorities include ensuring that marijuana is not distributed to minors or diverted from states that have legalized marijuana to other states. Proposal This measure changes state law to legalize the possession, cultivation, and sale of marijuana.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-120