Overview of K-12 Career Technical Education

Mar 25, 2025 - Federal Funding Perkins V Funding. The federal government provides roughly $1.4  billion in ongoing funding to states and discretionary grantees for high school and postsecondary CTE programs. The Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) was signed into law in July 2018, reauthorizing the federal Perkins Career and Technical Education Act.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5021

Statutory initiative that would establish a statewide vote to express the intent of California voters to seek independence from the United States of America. [Ballot]

Jan 8, 2025 - Supreme Court ruled in Texas v. White that the initial act admitting a state to the Union “was final. ” The court said: “There was no place for reconsideration, or revocation, except through revolution, or through consent of the states. ” Initiatives and Constitutional Revisions.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2024-001

Overview and Update on the Prison Receivership

Nov 8, 2023 - Federal Court Orders State to Reduce Prison Overcrowding In November 2006, plaintiffs in the cases now known as Plata v. Newsom (involving prison medical care) and Coleman v. Newsom (involving prison mental health care) filed motions for the federal courts to convene a three ‑judge panel pursuant to the U.S.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4813

^[PDF] Taxes [V-1]

Taxes [V-1] Preprinted Logo will go here January 6, 2010 Hon. Edmund G. Brown Jr. Attorney General 1300 I Street, 17th Floor Sacramento, California 95814 Attention: Ms. Krystal Paris Initiative Coordinator Dear Attorney General Brown: Pursuant to Elections Code Section 9005, we have reviewed the proposed constitu- tional initiative relating to state and local approval requirements for taxes, fees, and pen- alties (A.G.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2009/090780.pdf

^[PDF] Taxes [V-2]

Taxes [V-2] Preprinted Logo will go here January 6, 2010 Hon. Edmund G. Brown Jr. Attorney General 1300 I Street, 17th Floor Sacramento, California 95814 Attention: Ms. Krystal Paris Initiative Coordinator Dear Attorney General Brown: Pursuant to Elections Code Section 9005, we have reviewed the proposed constitu- tional initiative relating to state and local approval requirements for taxes, fees, and pen- alties (A.G.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2009/090781.pdf

^[PDF] Taxes [V-3]

Taxes [V-3] Preprinted Logo will go here February 2, 2010 Hon. Edmund G. Brown Jr. Attorney General 1300 I Street, 17th Floor Sacramento, California 95814 Attention: Ms. Krystal Paris Initiative Coordinator Dear Attorney General Brown: Pursuant to Elections Code Section 9005, we have reviewed the proposed constitu- tional initiative relating to state and local approval requirements for taxes, fees, and pen- alties (A.G.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2009/090845.pdf

The 2025-26 Budget: Proposition 98 Guarantee and K-12 Spending Plan

Feb 13, 2025 - v.  State of California ). In early 2024, the state agencies involved in the suit announced a settlement agreement with the plaintiffs. The agreement called for the Governor to propose new requirements for the LREBG.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4963

^[PDF] Article V Convention Initiative

Article V Convention Initiative Pursuant to Elections Code Section 9005, we have reviewed the proposed initiative regarding modifying the United States Constitution (A.G. File No. 11-0003). Background Under the United States Constitution, the United States Congress must call a convention to consider constitutional amendments if two-thirds of states’ legislatures request it.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2011/110261.pdf

The 2025-26 Budget: Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency Reorganization

Feb 25, 2025 - Through Article V, Section  6 of the California Constitution, the Legislature authorizes the Governor to reorganize the functions of state agencies through the executive branch reorganization process.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4987

Funding for Clark v. California compliance monitoring and training

Apr 18, 2012 - Funding for Clark v. California compliance monitoring and training Funding for Clark v. California compliance monitoring and training Program: Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Finding or Recommendation: Reduce the Governor’s proposed augmentation by $1.8 million and 12 positions because the department could use existing unfilled positions to conduct Clark compliance reviews.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/585