Climate Change Impacts Across California - Workers and Employers

Apr 5, 2022 - What steps might be better left to employers to address, rather than the state? How Should the State Address Climate Change Impacts —and Associated Costs —for State Employees? As noted, the state is likely to incur higher costs for state employees to respond to wildfires and other climate impacts because more personnel will be needed to address the increasing severity of the impacts.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4587

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Health

Apr 5, 2022 - How can the state evaluate which adaptation strategies best reduce health risks? How can the state support local health programs? How can state health departments support and coordinate with other state agencies?
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4580

Annual Tuition and Fees by Higher Education Segment [EdBudget]

Jul 28, 2022 - CSU amount reflects average for both undergraduate and graduate students. e Includes postbaccalaureate programs other than teacher credential programs. f Reflects maximum charges for four campus service fees authorized by state law.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/621

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Housing

Apr 5, 2022 - Increased housing development is of foremost importance to address the state ’s housing challenges. Moreover, responding to climate change impacts does not preclude the state from meeting its housing goals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4584

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Transportation

Apr 5, 2022 - How can the state avoid working at cross purposes with climate resiliency? How can the state incorporate climate change impacts into transportation infrastructure processes? How can the state support local development of climate ‑resilient transportation infrastructure?
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4576

Changes in California State University General Fund Spending [EdBudget]

Sep 13, 2022 - Changes in California State University General Fund Spending [EdBudget] 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/Education/EdBudget/Details/667

State and local government tax rules. [Ballot]

Nov 22, 2021 - Background State Government Taxes and Fees. This year ’s state budget spends over $255  billion in state funds. Over 90  percent of the state budget is funded with revenues from taxes. These include, for example, sales taxes paid on goods and income taxes paid on wages and other sources of income.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-026

The 2022-23 Budget: Pesticide Enforcement

May 5, 2022 - Pesticide Use Violations Also Subject to State Civil and Criminal Penalties and Federal Penalties. Pesticide users who violate state laws can also face civil and criminal enforcement actions. Civil and criminal cases can be filed by a county district attorney at the request of a CAC or by the state Attorney General’s Office at the request of DPR.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4592

The 2022-23 Budget: CalHR California Leads Proposal

Feb 28, 2022 - Collectively, these civil service rules establish the state ’s policies for hiring, promoting, disciplining, and terminating state civil service employees. The  State Personnel Board is tasked by the Constitution to oversee the implementation of the merit principle in  state  government.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4564

The 2022-23 California Spending Plan: Proposition 98 [Publication Details]

Oct 24, 2022 - This post summarizes overall Proposition 98 funding and K-12 education spending in the 2022-23 budget package. It is part of our Spending Plan series, which contains posts focused on each major sector of the state budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4641