State Funding Actions Related to COVID-19

Apr 20, 2020 - State Funding Actions Related to COVID-19 COVID-19 State Funding Actions Related to COVID-19 This post summarizes recent legislative and administrative action to allocate state funds to respond to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4223

A Framework for Evaluating State-Level Green Stimulus Proposals [Publication Details]

Jan 5, 2021 - A Framework for Evaluating State-Level Green Stimulus Proposals [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/4308

COVID-19: Unemployment Insurance for Workers Impacted by COVID-19

Mar 23, 2020 - When this occurs, the federal government provides a loan to the state to allow EDD to continue to issue benefits. In general, the state must pay interest on these loans. These interest payments must be made from the state General Fund.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4208

The 2021-22 Spending Plan: Transportation [Publication Details]

Oct 1, 2021 - The 2021‑22 budget provides a total of $31.7 billion for transportation-related programs, including the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA), local streets and roads (shared revenues), California Highway Patrol (CHP), Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), and High-Speed Rail Authority (HSRA).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4458

New Business Creation by Sector [EconTax Blog]

May 27, 2021 - It uses national data, since sector data are unavailable at the state level.   The figure below s hows   U.S. Census  data for the three-month average of nationwide new business creation since 2019, considering only those businesses that report having planned wages as opposed to shell corporations or holding companies.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/658

The 2020-21 Budget: Effectively Managing State Prison Infrastructure

Feb 28, 2020 - Place Inmates Outside of Contract and State ‑Owned Prisons. The state could house inmates in placements other than contract and state ‑owned prisons. For example, the state could increase the conservation camp population by expanding inmate eligibility (such as by allowing inmates with minor felony detainers into camps) or providing greater participation incentives (such as better pay).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4186

Nutrition Programs in COVID-19 Recovery Actions

Mar 25, 2020 - (The state in recent years has provided funding to supplement some of these federal programs.) Some Existing State-Only Programs Also Increase Californians ’ Nutrition Access. Although this post focuses on federal nutrition programs, the state also operates several programs increasing nutrition access for targeted populations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4211

K-12 Proposition 98 Funding Per Student Over Time [EdBudget]

Jan 13, 2021 - K-12 Proposition 98 Funding Per Student Over Time [EdBudget] K-12 Proposition 98 Funding Per Student Over Time From Passage of Proposition 98 (1988) Through 2021-22 Under the Governor 's Budget Subscribe | California State Legislature | Online Voter Registration | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Legislative Analyst's Office | The California Legislature's Nonpartisan Fiscal and
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/481

Deferral Paydowns in Governor's Budget [EdBudget]

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https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/484

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

Mar 4, 2020 - The 2020-21 Budget: U-Visa I-918 Form Mandate The 2020-21 Budget U-Visa I-918 Form Mandate Constitution Requires the State to Reimburse Local Governments for Mandated Activities. State law tasks the Commission on State Mandates with determining whether new state laws or regulations affecting local governments create state-reimbursable mandates.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4192