Proposed statutory initiative related to psilocybin. [Ballot]

Nov 12, 2019 - Reduction in Various State and Local Costs. The measure would reduce costs to the state and local governments by reducing the number of psilocybin offenders incarcerated in state prison and county jail, as well as the number placed under community supervision (such as county probation).
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2019-016

Overview of Special Education in California

Nov 6, 2019 - Though states technically can opt out of IDEA, all states currently adhere to its rules and receive associated IDEA funding. (A state opting out of IDEA is still legally responsible for serving all students with disabilities.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4110

Overview of Special Education in California [Publication Details]

Nov 6, 2019 - Recent legislation directed the Legislature and administration to work collaboratively to consider changes in how the state organizes, delivers, and funds special education, with the overarching intent to improve outcomes. With this report, we aim to inform these fiscal and policy conversations by providing an overview of special education in California.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4110

State Fiscal Health Index: September 2019 [EconTax Blog]

Nov 4, 2019 - Many economic factors outside the state ’s control influence state revenues. Despite this, certain data points can help us understand whether shifting economic conditions are likely to lead to growth or declines in state revenues in the coming months.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/410

Building Permits Update: September 2019 [EconTax Blog]

Nov 1, 2019 - Building Permits Update: September 2019 [EconTax Blog] Building Permits Update: September 2019 November 1, 2019 Justin Garosi After several months of declining permitting activity, the state has experienced an uptick over the last two months. 10,580 permits were issued statewide in September, up 13 percent from August and 40 percent from September 2018.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/409

September 2019 Jobs Report [EconTax Blog]

Oct 18, 2019 - Overall employment in the state has grown 1.9 percent over the previous 12 months, somewhat ahead of the national pace o f 1.4 percent.  
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/408

Unemployment Claims Update: September 2019 [EconTax Blog]

Oct 17, 2019 - Source: United States Department of Labor with LAO calculations  
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/406

The 2019-20 Budget: California Spending Plan—Other Provisions [Publication Details]

Oct 17, 2019 - The 2019-20 budget included significant augmentations and statutory changes in various other programs, including to support emergency services, the regulation of cannabis and alcoholic beverages, and construction and maintenance of state infrastructure.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4101

The 2019-20 Budget: California Spending Plan—Health and Human Services [Publication Details]

Oct 17, 2019 - Major health-related policy actions include the reauthorization of a tax on managed care organizations (which will reduce the above-noted General Fund health spending by $1 billion, pending federal approval) and over $400 million General Fund for state-funded subsidies for health insurance purchased on the individual market through Covered California.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4104

The 2019-20 Budget: California Spending Plan—Expands Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) [Publication Details]

Oct 17, 2019 - This post describes the 2019-20 budget actions to expand the state earned income tax credit (EITC).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4099