March 2021 Jobs Report [EconTax Blog]

Apr 29, 2021 - The retail, professional/technical, and transport sectors also had significant gains, although only transport is above its level of a year ago.  
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/648

Psilocybin legalization. [Ballot]

Sep 1, 2021 - The measure eliminates existing penalties under state law for people 21 years of age and over who engage in psilocybin-related activities including, possession, distribution, trans portation, and sale of psilocybin.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-005

The 2022-23 Budget: Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training

Jan 31, 2022 - In recent years, greater attention has been placed on the wellness of first responders such as peace officers. The job requirements of a peace officer can be physically, mentally, and emotionally taxing.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4507

U.S. Retail Sales Update: August 2020 [EconTax Blog]

Sep 16, 2020 - August 2020 sales by some types of retailers substantially exceeded last year ’s sales, while sales by other types of retailers fell far short of last year ’s sales. Many of these differences were similar to the ones we noted in June and July .
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/545

Building Permits Update: January 2021 [EconTax Blog]

Mar 11, 2021 - Despite its recent sharp drop in rents, San Franci sco recorded its biggest month in two years with 525 permits. Nonresidential construction permit activity remains very weak, and the January total of $1.048 billion was the lowest of any month since at least 2012.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/633

The 2021-22 May Revision: Golden State Stimulus 2

May 18, 2021 - Over the last year, most low- and middle-income Californians received three federal stimulus checks totaling $3,200 per adult and $2,500 per child. For example, an eligible family of four received $11,400 in federal stimulus payments over the past year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4435

The 2022-23 Budget: Cybersecurity at the California Community Colleges

Mar 30, 2022 - Typically, a college would be expected to undergo independent security assessments every few years, pay for network security and anti ‑fraud software licenses annually, and make network upgrades periodically.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4582

Proposition 98 Key Inputs and Outcomes Under 2021-22 Budget Package [EdBudget]

Jul 21, 2021 - a Excludes nontax revenues and transfers, which do not affect the calculation of the guarantee. b For calculating the guarantee, Chapter 24 of 2020 (SB 98, Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review) deems the change in attendance in 2020‑21 to be the same as the change in 2019‑20. c Reflects change in per capita income during the previous fiscal year. d Reflects change in per capita General Fund plus 0.5 percent. 
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/517

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Workers and Employers

Apr 5, 2022 - The extent to which climate change will impact workers and employers will depend directly upon that the degree to which local governments, private businesses, and the state prepare in the coming years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4587

Assessing California’s Climate Policies—Agriculture

Dec 15, 2021 - The program funds up to 50  percent of the total project costs, with the maximum grant amount capped at $3  million per project during the initial years of the program and $2  million per project in 2020.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4483