Overview of Federal COVID-19 Research Funding

May 13, 2020 - The third stage, “development, ” occurs when a promising idea for a product (such as a medical treatment) emerges from applied research. In the medical field, the development stage typically includes animal and human clinical trials to assess the effectiveness and side effects of new products.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4230

An Analysis of the University of California’s Agricultural and Natural Resource Programs

Jan 6, 2022 - In 2019 ‑20, UC reported that the experiment stations and Cooperative Extension together produced 20 new ideas leading to patents, including the invention of new crop varieties. In addition, the programs sponsored a combined 1,150 policy engagement activities, created 2,240  educational materials, provided over 30,000  workshops and meetings, and had 708,400  unique educational interactions with adults and youth.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4490

Review of Recent Changes to The Cal Grant C Program

Jun 22, 2015 - A forthcoming report from a community college task force on workforce preparation could provide helpful ideas for future reforms. If Legislature Wants to Increase Grant Amounts for CCC Students, Recommend Making Change Through the Budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3274

The 2022-23 Budget: UC Climate-Related Proposals

Feb 16, 2022 - According to UC, the proposal would fund three categories of grants: (1) “translational science research grants that will accelerate climate resilience through transfer of ideas and technologies to practice, ” (2) “emergency seed grants to invest in climate disaster preparedness and mitigation, ” and (3) “seed and matching grants to support other climate ‑focused funding
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4538

California Community Colleges—Managing Cash in a Time of State Payment Deferrals

Dec 18, 2020 - The state began using payment deferrals during the dot ‑com bust but relied much more heavily on them during the Great Recession. The practice of deferring college payments peaked in 2011 ‑12, when the state deferred a total of $ 961  m illion in CCC payments —accounting for nearly 30  p ercent of CCC Proposition  98 General Fund support.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4307