July 2021 Jobs Report [EconTax Blog]

Aug 20, 2021 - The figure below shows how employment has evolved in both the state and the nation since the start of the pandemic. Overall employment in the state as of the middle of June  was 6.4 percent below the level of February 2020, considerably worse than the national figure of 3.7 percent.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/686

Financial Aid Award Coverage [EdBudget]

Aug 6, 2021 - Aid is applied after other federal, state, and institutional grants. Available for up to four years of full-time study (or its equivalent). UC and CSU summer financial aid Provides tuition coverage for UC and CSU students enrolled in state-supported courses during the summer term.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/539

The 2021-22 May Revision: Golden State Stimulus 2

May 18, 2021 - In recognition of this, the state included payments for undocumented workers in the Golden State Stimulus program discussed below. State Issued First Round of Stimulus Checks Earlier This Year. As part of the early action budget agreement, Chapter  8 of 2021 (SB  88, Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review), the state enacted its own stimulus payment program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4435

The 2022-23 Budget: Department of Toxic Substances Control Reform Implementation

Jan 25, 2022 - To inform the 2021 ‑22  budget decisions, DTSC provided the Legislature with an expenditure plan that stated the programs and activities the department intended to augment with the additional revenues from HWCA  and TSCA.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4497

Cannabis Tax Revenue Update [EconTax Blog]

Feb 23, 2022 - The state levies two excise taxes on cannabis: a retail excise tax and a cultivation tax. Preliminary Total for Second Quarter of 2021-22: $196 Million. The administration currently estimates that retail excise tax revenue was $157 million and cultivation tax revenue was $39 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2021-22 (October through December).
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/726

A Review of Child Care and Preschool Program Flexibilities in Certain Counties

May 13, 2021 - Background State Law and Regulations Govern State Subsidized Child Care and Preschool Programs. The state subsidizes child care and preschool programs for an estimated 437,000 children. The state determines many programmatic aspects, such as who is eligible for the programs and how much providers receive for reimbursement.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4431

Juvenile dependency proceedings. [Ballot]

Jun 17, 2021 - In addition, some or all of the county costs resulting from increased workload could potentially be shifted to the state. This is beca use the California Constitution generally requires that the state fund child welfare-related cost increases resulting from state legislation.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-004

Financial Aid Award Amounts [EdBudget]

Aug 6, 2021 - Financial Aid Award Amounts [EdBudget] Notes:   Figure shows selected ongoing state and institutional gift aid programs supported with core funds (state General Fund and student tuition revenue). Although eligibility criteria vary by program, these programs generally require students to meet certain financial criteria.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/540

Education Proposals Excluded From State Appropriations Limit [EdBudget]

Jan 13, 2022 - Education Proposals Excluded From State Appropriations Limit [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/594

California State University Funding by Source [EdBudget]

Jan 12, 2022 - California State University Funding by Source [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/573