The 2020-21 Budget: U-Visa I-918 Form Mandate

Mar 4, 2020 - Below, we discuss the U-Visa I-918 Form mandate, which is one of two newly identified state mandates in the 2020-21 bu dget. Background U-Visa. Victims of crime without legal status in the U.S. who cooperate with the investigation of the crimes against them and meet certain other requirements are eligible to apply for a U-Visa.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4192

2018-19 Budget: Voting Equipment for Counties

Mar 16, 2018 - Voting by Mail a Popular Alternative. California voters have the choice to cast their ballots in person at a polling place or through the mail. Voters who choose to vote by mail can do so on a one-time or permanent basis.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3786

The 2017-18 Budget: Local Update of Census Address Program Overview

Mar 23, 2017 - To that end, the Census Bureau plans to send mailed questionnaires to only a portion of households. All other households will receive invitations—by mail and perhaps electronically—to fill out the census questionnaire online.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3629

Perspectives on Helping Low-Income Californians Afford Housing

Feb 9, 2016 - The LIHTC subsidizes the new construction of around 7,000 rental u nits annually in the state —typically less than 10 percent of total public and private housing construction. This represents a significant majority of the affordable housing units constructed in California each year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3345