Weekly Unemployment Claims Update: July 26 - August 1 [EconTax Blog]

Aug 7, 2020 - Through March and April, the key measure that captured the impact of the virus on the state ’s workers was the number of new unemployment claims being filed each week. Going forward, this number will still be important as a gauge of whether a second wave of business closures and layoffs is emerging.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/515

April 2019 Jobs Report [EconTax Blog]

May 17, 2019 - Overall employment in the state has grown 1.6 percent over the previous 12 months, close to the nation ’s 1.8 percent growth rate.  
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/374

The 2019-20 Budget: California Spending Plan—Resources and Environmental Protection

Oct 17, 2019 - In addition to existing programs that support parks, the budget provides $58  million from the General Fund for one-time grants for various specific local park and community recreation projects located throughout the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4103

Enrollment by Higher Education Segment [EdBudget]

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https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/346

Proposition 51 Facilities Funding [EdBudget]

Jan 10, 2019 - Once the state has exhausted available bond authority, any applications still awaiting review are put on a wait list. These applications are reviewed once additional bond authority becomes available.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/202

The 2018-19 Budget: Update on State Funding for K-12 School Facilities

May 3, 2018 - For both types of projects, the state can contribute up to 100  percent of project costs if districts face challenges in raising their local shares. Several State Bonds Approved Early On but State Funding Exhausted by 2012.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3821

Child Care and Preschool Subsidized Slots [EdBudget]

Jan 15, 2019 - Table does not include slots funded through emergency bridge program for foster children. a Does not include certain community college child care slots (1,300 to 1,800 slots annually). b State Preschool wraparound slots for non-LEAs (funded by General Child Care) are shown in State Preschool—full day.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/218

Assessing California’s Climate Policies—Transportation

Dec 21, 2018 - Vehicle charging at state buildings Department of General Services $90  million over four  years State General Fund and special funds The department has a plan to install 6,200 charging stations at state buildings for employees and the state fleet.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/report/3912

Weekly Unemployment Claims Update: July 19-July 25 [EconTax Blog]

Jul 31, 2020 - Through March and April, the key measure that captured the impact of the virus on the state ’s workers was the number of new unemployment claims being filed each week. Going forward, this number will still be important as a gauge of whether a second wave of business closures and layoffs is emerging.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/510

Using Card Spending Data to Track Taxable Sales [EconTax Blog]

Jul 31, 2020 - Data users can examine spending by state, county, and metropolitan area. Chase. The JP Morgan Chase Institute has produced geographically detailed data on credit card spending in 16 U.S. metropolitan areas.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/508