The extraction and recovery of oil and gas, as well as fossil fuel consumption. [Ballot]

Nov 23, 2021 - It also includes various incentive programs to encourage consumers to reduce their use of fossil fuels, such as for the purchase of solar panels and z ero-emission vehicles. The state also operates a market-based program called “cap-and-trade, ” which adds a cost to certain products that result in GHG emissions —such as gasoline —to provide a financial incentive for individuals and businesses to reduce their use of those products.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-028

Preparing for Rising Seas: How the State Can Help Support Local Coastal Adaptation Efforts

Dec 10, 2019 - This report responds to increasing legislative interest in determining how the state can best prepare for the impacts of climate change, including sea‑level rise (SLR). Also see this Summary Fact Sheet for the report
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4121

The 2016-17 Budget: Assessing the Governor’s Zero-Textbook-Cost Proposal

Mar 14, 2016 - In 2014, Tidewater Community College in Virginia created an OER degree pathway (called a Z –Degree ) for students in business administration. (Please see the nearby box for information about degree pathways.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3392

LAO Publications

View on YouTube . Format: July 1, 2011 - Summary Tables 2011-12 Budget Package Format: 2009 List of State Boards and Commissions (Partially Updated) June 7, 2011 - This document is a partially updated list of nearly 300 state boards and commissions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications?page=4&year=0&publicationType=0&type=Other

^[PDF] Overview of the 2008-09 May Revision

Overview of the 2008-09 May Revision E l i z a b E t h G . h i l l • l E G i s l a t i v E a n a l y s t Overview of the 2008-09 May Revision May 19, 2008 2 L e g i s L a t i v e a n a L y s t ’ s O f f i c e a n L a O R e p O R t Acknowledgments The Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) is a nonpartisan office which provides fiscal and policy information and advice to the Legislature.
https://lao.ca.gov/2008/bud/may_revise/may_revise_051908.pdf

^[PDF] Addressing the State’s Fiscal Problem

Addressing the State’s Fiscal Problem E L I Z A B E T H G . H I L L • L E G I S L A T I V E A N A LY S T LAO 60 YEARS OF SERVICE Addressing the State’s Fiscal Problem Due to weak economic and revenue perfor- mance, California faces a $12.4 billion bud- get shortfall in 2002-03.
https://lao.ca.gov/2001/budget_options/1201_budget_options.pdf

^[PDF] Fiscal Effect on California: Congressional Welfare Reform Reauthorization Proposals

Fiscal Effect on California: Congressional Welfare Reform Reauthorization Proposals E L I Z A B E T H G . H I L L • L E G I S L A T I V E A N A LY S T LAO 60 YEARS OF SERVICE Congress currently is considering different approaches to the reauthorization of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families pro- gram.
https://lao.ca.gov/2002/congress_welfare/8-02_congress_welfare.pdf

^[PDF] HMOs and Rural California

HMOs and Rural California E L I Z A B E T H G . H I L L • L E G I S L A T I V E A N A LY S T LAO 60 YEARS OF SERVICE HMOs and Rural California The recent withdrawals of health coverage by health maintenance organizations (HMOs) from rural areas have raised concerns about the availability of affordable health care in ru- ral California.
https://lao.ca.gov/2002/hmos_rural_ca/8-02_hmos_rural_ca.pdf

An Overview of California's Enterprise Zone Hiring Credit

Enterprise z ones and the various credits that are available for activities within these zones were established in California to stimulate development in selected economically depressed areas . EZC Requirements.
https://lao.ca.gov/2003/ent_zones/ezones_1203.htm

^[PDF] Get $mart: Reforming the State’s Equipment Financing Program

Get $mart: Reforming the State’s Equipment Financing Program E L I Z A B E T H G . H I L L • L E G I S L A T I V E A N A LY S T LAO 60 YEARS OF SERVICE Get $mart: Reforming the State’s Equipment Financing Program Over the last seven years, the Department of General Services (DGS) has operated the GS $Mart Program, which has been used to finance $521 million in state equipment purchases.
https://lao.ca.gov/2003/gs_smart/012903_gs_smart.pdf