Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - Significant Existing State‑Level Efforts to Address Climate Impacts Given that California is even now beginning to experience the effects of climate change, certain climate adaptation efforts are already underway at the local, regional, and state levels.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Transportation

Apr 5, 2022 - How can the state avoid working at cross purposes with climate resiliency? How can the state incorporate climate change impacts into transportation infrastructure processes? How can the state support local development of climate ‑resilient transportation infrastructure?
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4576

Climate Change Impacts Across California - K-12 Education

Apr 5, 2022 - Below, we highlight some of the most significant climate adaptation efforts the state has undertaken related to schools. State Law Provides Continued Funding for Schools When Impacted by Disasters. Under current law, schools generate state funding based on student attendance.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4586

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Workers and Employers

Apr 5, 2022 - What steps might be better left to employers to address, rather than the state? How Should the State Address Climate Change Impacts —and Associated Costs —for State Employees? As noted, the state is likely to incur higher costs for state employees to respond to wildfires and other climate impacts because more personnel will be needed to address the increasing severity of the impacts.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4587

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Health

Apr 5, 2022 - How can the state evaluate which adaptation strategies best reduce health risks? How can the state support local health programs? How can state health departments support and coordinate with other state agencies?
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4580

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Housing

Apr 5, 2022 - Increased housing development is of foremost importance to address the state ’s housing challenges. Moreover, responding to climate change impacts does not preclude the state from meeting its housing goals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4584

The 2022-23 Budget: State Appropriations Limit Implications [Publication Details]

Mar 30, 2022 - The 2022-23 Budget: State Appropriations Limit Implications [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/4583

The 2022-23 Budget: State Appropriations Limit Implications

Mar 30, 2022 - If Revenue Growth Falls Below Median, State Likely to Have a Budget Problem. Because the state usually plans to spend all or nearly all of its forecasted revenues, the state typically faces a budget problem if revenues grow slower than expected.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4583

The 2022-23 Budget: Middle Class Scholarship Program

Mar 30, 2022 - Background Cal Grant Program Is State ’s Longstanding Student Financial Aid Program. In the late 1970s, the state consolidated its financial aid programs into the Cal Grant program. The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) administers this program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4581

The 2022-23 Budget: Cybersecurity at the California Community Colleges

Mar 30, 2022 - Merit to Enhanced Ongoing State ‑Level Role for CCC Cybersecurity Issues... Beyond bolstering local cybersecurity staffing on an ongoing basis, we believe a stronger state ‑level role also is worth considering.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4582