Financial Aid Award Amounts [EdBudget]

Jan 16, 2020 - Students who receive the Cal Grant B Access Award also receive a supplemental award funded by the College Access Tax Credit. The proposed size of the supplement is $24 in 2020-21. We estimate the UC Grant nontuition award based on the average undergraduate cost of attendance, less systemwide tuition and fees and a self-help expectation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/353

The 2020-21 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2020 - Recently, corporation tax collections have grown faster than anticipated while personal income tax collections have grown somewhat slower. The administration assumes that this pattern will continue. This is because they attribute the pattern to partnerships, which are taxed under the personal income tax, changing to corporations in response to 2017 federal tax changes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4135

Assessing Vulnerability of State Assets to Climate Change

Jan 9, 2020 - To what extent could there be broader financial or economic impacts from major climate-caused disasters, such as impacts on regional economies and tax revenues? Beyond Assessment —Development and Implementation of Adaptation Plans.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4133

Assessing California’s Climate Policies—Electricity Generation

Jan 6, 2020 - The federal government offers tax credits for wind and solar that likely were factors contributing to the increase in renewables. For example, in 2006, the federal government implemented a solar investment tax credit offering a tax deduction of up to 30  p ercent of the cost of the solar system.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4131

Potential Impacts of Recent State Asset Forfeiture Changes

Jan 6, 2020 - For example, Los Angeles County did not report in 2011 and 2012 while Sacramento County did not report in 2012. As a result, state data understate total state asset forfeiture proceeds —particularly in 2011 and 2012.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4128

Proposed Constitutional and Statutory Measure Related to Gaming [Ballot]

Jan 3, 2020 - Imposes a Sports Wagering Tax. The measure imposes a 10 percent tax on horse racing tracks offering sports wagering. The tax is applied to the amount of sports wagers made daily after deducting any payouts of winnings.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2019-029

Psilocybin [Ballot]

Dec 26, 2019 - The measure would reduce ongoing costs to the state and local governments by reducing the number of psilocybin offenders incarcerated in state prison and county jail, as well as the number placed under community supervision (such as county probation).
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2019-027

Disposal and Recycling of Single-Use Plastic Packaging and Foodware. [Ballot]

Dec 26, 2019 - Local governments, generally cities and counties, are responsible for the collection and disposal of solid waste. Local governments may provide these services directly or by contracting with a private company (such as a waste hauler).
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2019-028

November 2019 State Tax Collections [EconTax Blog]

Dec 18, 2019 - November 2019 State Tax Collections [EconTax Blog] Seth Kerstein Overall, November revenue collections from the state ’s three largest taxes —the personal income tax (PIT), corporation tax, and sales tax —fell $362  million below projections in November.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/421

App-based rideshare and delivery drivers. [Ballot]

Dec 18, 2019 - Increase in State Income Tax Revenue. The measure likely would lead to an increase in personal income tax revenue for the state. The state collects personal income taxes on earnings, including earnings from selling st ock.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2019-026