LAO May Outlook: Growth in Assessed Property Values [EconTax Blog]

May 12, 2019 - LAO May Outlook: Growth in Assessed Property Values [EconTax Blog] LAO May Outlook: Growth in Assessed Property Values May 12, 2019 Brian Uhler Property taxes are a primary revenue source for cities, counties, special districts and schools.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/368

The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Human Services

Nov 6, 2023 - The spending plan also includes $50  million ($15.5  million General Fund) in 2023-24, $23  million ($7.9  million General Fund) in 2024-25, and $3.5  million ($1.2  million General Fund) in 2024-26 to improve Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card technology and security.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4812/3

The 2024-25 Budget: Transportation Budget Solutions

Feb 23, 2024 - Similar trade ‑offs would apply for any potential redirection from RMRA, which also funds state highway maintenance and rehabilitation projects, along with providing funds to cities and counties for local streets and roads and supporting several smaller programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4854

^[PDF] Investment Income and the Insurance Gross Premiums Tax

Transferring Income to Avoid Taxation In response to concerns that corporations may try to transfer profi ts to their insur- ance subsidiaries in order to avoid taxation, Chapter 868 established several limits on transactions between corporations and their affi liated insurers, including the phase out of the deduction on dividends and a limitation on the amount of nontaxable, noninsur- ance income an insurance subsidiary may earn.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/Econ/2008/Gross_Premiums_7_24_08.pdf

Medical marijuana. [Ballot]

Nov 10, 2015 - State law also gives cities and counties the discretion to regulate the location and operation of such facilities. Currently, local medical marijuana laws vary widely across the state, ranging from complete bans of such facilities in some cities and counties to no restrictions at all in other places.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-069

^[PDF] The 2016-17 Budget: Resources and Environmental Protection

Beverage Container City/ County Payment Program LAO Bottom Line. We recommend that the Legislature eliminate the Beverage Container City/ County Payment Program (CCPP) due to concerns with its structure and the lack of information on its effectiveness.
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2016/3354/resources-analysis-021616.pdf

^[PDF] 1963 Budget Analysis: Local Assistance

Subventions for Education STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM ITEM 412 of the Budget Bill Budget page 970 FOR TRANSFER TO THE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT FUND FOR IMPROVED BENEFITS PROGRAM OF THE TEACHERS.' .
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis/1963/26_local_assistance_1963.pdf

The 2022-23 Budget: Fuel Price and Other Fiscal Relief Options

May 12, 2022 - In contrast, if the Legislature ’s goal is to provide relief to those experiencing the greatest financial hardship, it may want to consider options beyond those linked to fuel taxes and vehicle ownership.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4597

Sheltering the Homeless: Alternatives to the Armories

Both the City of San Jose and Santa Clara County contributed significant funding. In addition, other local cities agreed to pay a share of costs based on the number of th eir residents using the facility.
https://lao.ca.gov/1997/120397_homeless/120397_armory.html

^[PDF] The 2017-18 Budget: Higher Education Analysis

Guttman Community College in New York (a new, pathways-based college) achieved a 30 percent two-year graduation rate, compared with a median of 13 percent for community colleges in large cities. Pathways With Comprehensive Supports.
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2017/3559/Higher-Education-Analysis-021617.pdf