The 2018-19 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 12, 2018 - The state has taken such an approach the past several years. Setting aside some funds for one ‑time purposes helps the state avoid overcommitting to programs it might be unable to sustain during tighter fiscal times.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3731

October 2017 State Jobs Report [EconTax Blog]

Dec 1, 2017 - October 2017 State Jobs Report [EconTax Blog] October 2017 State Jobs Report December 1, 2017 Jason Sisney California 's Employment Development Department and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released California 's October 2017 state jobs report on November 17, 2017.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/260

Building Permits Update: October 2018 [EconTax Blog]

Dec 5, 2018 - Building Permits Update: October 2018 [EconTax Blog] Building Permits Update: October 2018 December 5, 2018 Justin Garosi Through October, about 98,000 building permits have been issued throughout the state in 2018.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/332

Child Care and Preschool Budget [EdBudget]

Jan 10, 2018 - Reflects budget act appropriation for all other programs. b Does not include $9.2 million provided to community colleges for certain child care services. c General Child Care funding for State Preschool wraparound care shown in State Preschool–full day. d Annualizes funding for bridge program for foster children e Less than $500,000. f Some CalWORKs and
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/103

Estate taxes and financial aid for college. [Ballot]

Nov 30, 2017 - State Offers Financial Aid for College. To reduce the financial barriers of attending college, numerous state programs provide aid to undergraduate students. The Cal Grant program is the state ’s largest program.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2017-038

The 2019-20 Budget: Analysis of Proposed Increase in State Funding for Local Child Support Agencies [Publication Details]

Mar 26, 2019 - The 2019-20 Budget: Analysis of Proposed Increase in State Funding for Local Child Support Agencies [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/3989

California Community Colleges State Operations

Apr 11, 2018 - California Community Colleges State Operations The 2018-19 Budget California Community Colleges State Operations In this post, we provide background on the California Community Colleges (CCC) Chancellor ’s Office and then discuss the Governor ’s proposal to provide a $2 million augmentation for 15 new positions within the office.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3806

The 2019-20 May Revision: Sales Tax Exemptions for Diapers and Menstrual Products [Publication Details]

May 12, 2019 - These exemptions would apply to the full amount of the state and local sales tax. The Governor’s proposal would require our office to submit reports evaluating these exemptions by January 1, 2021. Reports by Policy Area
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4040

Cannabis Tax Revenue Update [EconTax Blog]

Aug 22, 2019 - The state levies two excise taxes on cannabis: a retail excise tax and a cultivation tax. Fourth Quarter of 2018-19: $97 Million. The administration currently estimates that retail excise tax revenue was $74 million and cultivation tax revenue was $23 million in the fourth quarter of 2018-19 (April through June).
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/395

Federal Funding for Natural Resources and Environmental Protection

May 10, 2017 - Much of this spending requires a state match. Figure 1 Funding for State Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Departments 2015-16 (Dollars in Millions) Federal as Percent of Total Funds State a State Water Resources Control Board $605 6% a Includes General Fund, special funds, and bond funds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3664