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

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

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

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 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

The 2016-17 Budget: The State's Drought Response [Publication Details]

Feb 5, 2016 - The 2016-17 Budget: The State's Drought Response [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/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

Alternative process for local governments to assess fees for flood control, stormwater management, water, and sewer services (Amendment No. 1). [Ballot]

Feb 3, 2016 - File No. 15-0116, Amendment No. 1) that would amend the state Constitution to create an alte rnative process for local governments to assess fees for flood control, stormwater management, water, and sewer services.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-116