Income Tax Withholding Tracker: November 2 - November 6 [EconTax Blog]

Nov 6, 2020 - The final graph shows the year over year changes in cumulative withholding for California in 2020, the United States in 2020 (from the federal income tax), and California in 2009 at the trough of the Great Recession.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/576

Update on COVID-19 Spending in California

Nov 5, 2020 - The administration notified the JLBC of two DREOA of transfers related to COVID-19: $1.3  billion on March  25 and $1.8  billion on May 21. These funds are now available for emergency response activities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4292

Limiting government powers during a public health emergency. [Ballot]

Nov 4, 2020 - Spending funds to purchase personal protective equipment, such as masks, gloves, and gowns to be distributed to hospitals, schools and others. Prioritizing the distribution of a vaccination to high-risk populations.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2020-004

Building Permits Update: September 2020 [EconTax Blog]

Nov 3, 2020 - California records nearly 10,000 housing permits in September, the highest monthly total to date this year.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/574

Proposition 14 [Ballot]

Nov 3, 2020 - Summary of Legislative Analyst ’s Estimate of Net State and Local Government Fiscal Impact Increased state costs to repay bonds estimated at about $260  million per year over the next roughly 30 years.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=14&year=2020

Proposition 15 [Ballot]

Nov 3, 2020 - New Funding for Local Governments and Schools. Overall, $6.5  billion to $11.5  billion per year in new property taxes would go to local governments. 60  percent would go to cities, counties, and special districts.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=15&year=2020

Proposition 16 [Ballot]

Nov 3, 2020 - Many university campuses also consider where students attended high school and where they live when making admissions decisions. The universities view these policies and programs as ways to increase diversity without violating Proposition  209.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=16&year=2020

Proposition 17 [Ballot]

Nov 3, 2020 - Yes/No Statement A YES vote on this measure means: People on state parole who are U.S. citizens, residents of California, and at least 18 years of age would be able to vote, if they register to vote.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=17&year=2020

Proposition 18 [Ballot]

Nov 3, 2020 - Proposal Allows Some 17 Year Old Citizens to Vote. The measure would allow eligible 17-year-olds who will be 18 years old by the November date of the next general election to vote. This means that these 17-year-olds could vote in any special election or primary election that occurs before the next general election.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=18&year=2020

Proposition 19 [Ballot]

Nov 3, 2020 - Schools could receive similar property tax gains. Possible Reduction in State Costs for Schools in Some Years. In limited situations, total school funding from property taxes and state taxes could be about the same in some years despite schools ’ property tax gains.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=19&year=2020