The 2024-25 Budget: California Student Aid Commission [Publication Details]

Feb 29, 2024 - In this brief, we discuss the Governor’s budget proposals for the Cal Grant and Middle Class Scholarship programs—the largest two programs administered by the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC). We also revisit recent CSAC one-time initiatives the state has funded.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4865

The 2024-25 Budget: California Student Aid Commission

Feb 29, 2024 - The state recently adopted plans to potentially replace this program structure in 2024 ‑25, as the box below describes. Cal Grant Reform State Has Plans to Restructure Cal Grants, Subject to Trigger Provision.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4865

Evaluation of a Tax Exemption for Zero-Emission Buses

Apr 15, 2024 - Background State Budget Condition State Faces Multiyear Deficits. As described in our December 2023 Fiscal Outlook and our January 2024 Overview of the Governor ’s Budget , we project ongoing General Fund operating deficits of roughly $30  billion per year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4890

The 2024-25 Budget: Child Care

Apr 15, 2024 - Any unspent funds result in state savings in subsequent years. Historically, CAPP and CCTR Contracts Are Not Finalized Until After Legislative Approval of State Budget. Overall, DSS does not release any program funds until contracts have been finalized and executed.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4893

Overview of Selected Sentencing Changes and Avoided State Costs [Publication Details]

Apr 11, 2024 - Overview of Selected Sentencing Changes and Avoided State Costs [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4892

Trends in Higher Education: Student Access [Publication Details]

Jan 23, 2024 - This brief is the first of a six-part series covering higher education trends in California. The first brief focuses on student access. It covers changes in student demographics, admissions, and enrollment levels, among other trends, over the past few decades.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4828

Trends in Higher Education: Student Access

Jan 23, 2024 - California's Higher Education System California ’s public higher education sector consists of the California Community Colleges (CCC), California State University (CSU), and University of California (UC).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4828

The 2024-25 Budget: Department of Social Services Immigration and Equity Programs

Mar 15, 2024 - California State University Immigration Legal Services In 2018-19, State Expanded Funding for Immigrant Populations Across CSU Campuses. Since 2018-19, the state has provided an annual allocation of $7  million General Fund to provide immigration legal services at all 23 CSU campuses through the California State University Immigration Services Project (CISP).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4885

Annual Revision Shows State Added Few Jobs Last Year [EconTax Blog]

Mar 13, 2024 - Annual Revision Shows State Added Few Jobs Last Year [EconTax Blog] Annual Revision Shows State Added Few Jobs Last Year March 13, 2024 Chas Alamo Federal Officials Rebench Monthly Jobs Figures Each Year to Match Payroll Records.  
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/801

Annual Revision Shows State Added Few Jobs Last Year [EconTax Blog]

Mar 13, 2024 - Annual Revision Shows State Added Few Jobs Last Year [EconTax Blog] Annual Revision Shows State Added Few Jobs Last Year March 13, 2024 Chas Alamo Federal Officials Rebench Monthly Jobs Figures Each Year to Match Payroll Records.  
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/article/Detail/801