Building Permits Update: September 2020 [EconTax Blog]

Nov 3, 2020 - Single family activity has returned to normal after the pandemic-driven spring slump, as prices have been rising in most of the state ’s metropolitan areas. The multifamily housing permit total of 4,196 was the highest since January, if slightly below the recent average for September.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/574

The 2020-21 Budget: The Governor’s Cannabis‑Related Proposals

Feb 14, 2020 - As we described earlier, the state ’s current approach to cannabis taxes splits the responsibilities for collecting the original tax payment and remitting the tax to the state between multiple businesses.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4162

State Correctional Spending Increased Despite Significant Population Reductions [Publication Details]

Feb 4, 2020 - State Correctional Spending Increased Despite Significant Population Reductions [Publication Details] State Correctional Spending Increased Despite Significant Population Reductions Format: HTML Description: In this brief, we find that the major reasons why CDCR’s costs did not decline in line with the substantial decrease in the populations are: (1) costly
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4145

Annual Tuition and Fees by Higher Education Segment [EdBudget]

Feb 26, 2020 - CSU amount reflects average for both undergraduate and graduate students. d Includes postbaccalaureate programs other than teacher credential programs. e Reflects maximum charges for four campus service fees authorized by state law.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/351

Weekly Unemployment Claims Update: May 3-May 9 [EconTax Blog]

May 15, 2020 - Should continued claims keep rising, however, it could signal that the state is in for a protracted slump. Weekly Claims Continue to Slow But Remain High. California had 214,028 initial claims between May 3 and May 9.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/464

The 2020-21 Spending Plan: Proposition 98 and K-12 Education [Publication Details]

Oct 29, 2020 - This post summarizes overall Proposition 98 funding and K-12 education spending in the 2020-21 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/4291

Proposition 98 Key Inputs and Outcomes Under the Governor's Budget [EdBudget]

Jan 16, 2020 - Proposition 98 Key Inputs and Outcomes Under the Governor's Budget [EdBudget]     a As set forth in the State Constitution, reflects change in per capita General Fund plus 0.5 percent. Note: No maintenance factor obligation is created, paid, or owed over the period.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/325

California State Library Budget [EdBudget]

Jul 22, 2020 - California State Library Budget [EdBudget] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only. The LAO is unable to guarantee the accuracy of this translation and is therefore not liable for any inaccurate information resulting from the translation application tool.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/407

The 2020-21 May Revision: Revenue Proposals in the 2020-21 May Revision

May 20, 2020 - This rationale is no longer valid as the state no longer has an estate tax. If the state were to eliminate the provision prospectively for inheritances of people who die after July 1, 2020, we estimate increased PIT revenue of about $120  million in 2020 ‑21, $450  million in 2021 ‑22, and $615  million in 2022 ‑23, with further increases in later years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4238

University of California Funding by Source [EdBudget]

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https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/338