Updating the California Necessities Index

Aug 14, 2025 - Further, the difference between the CNI and the CA CPI ‑U and CA CPI ‑W is often large. Figure  2 shows differences between the proposed measures in each year since 1978. In about half of years, the CNI differed from the CA CPI ‑U and the CA CPI ‑W by at least 1  percentage point.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5065

The 2018-19 May Revision: LAO Economic Outlook

May 12, 2018 - In addition, in recent months, the U . S. and China have engaged in a series of back-and-forth threats to impose tariffs (taxes on imported goods) on goods commonly traded between the U.S. and China.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3829

The 2019-20 Budget: Tax Conformity

Mar 6, 2019 - Federal PIT law previously allowed filers who itemized their deductions to deduct “miscellaneous ” expenses, including ( 1)  u nreimbursed work ‑related expenses, ( 2)  t ax preparation fees, and ( 3)  c ertain other expenses related to earning income.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3959