Did California Enter a Recession Last Fall? [EconTax Blog]

Oct 3, 2023 - Meanwhile, State 's Unemployment Rate Has Climbed   The state 's unemployment rate, shown below,  has climbed quickly since last summer, triggering the state version of a real-time recession indicator known as the Sahm Rule.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/785

The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Human Services

Nov 6, 2023 - The early reversion serves as a solution to address the state ’s budget deficit. The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has indicated the early reversion will not impact families receiving CalWORKs services.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4812/2

The 2019-20 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 14, 2019 - In addition to required annual contributions, the Governor proposes that the state make supplemental contributions from the General Fund to the pension systems to reduce the unfunded liabilities and reduce state costs over the next few decades.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3916

The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Housing and Homelessness

Oct 19, 2023 - The 2023-24 budget also includes new discretionary commitments related to housing and homelessness. $500  Million One-Time Expansion of State Low Income Housing Tax Credits. In addition to the approximately $100  million annually that the state makes available for housing tax credits, the budget continues the recent practice of providing an additional
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4808

Voting in California. [Ballot]

Oct 4, 2023 - The Secretary of State provides statewide oversight over the administration of elections in California. Among its many duties, th e Secretary of State ’s responsibilities include maintaining the state ’s statewide voter registration system, known as VoteCal; providing guidance to local election officials on how to implement state and federal law; and facilitating statewide maint enance of the list of registered voters.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-016

The 2023-24 Budget: Overview of the Spending Plan (Final Version)

Oct 16, 2023 - Appendix 4, Figure 2 Remaining Large One ‑Time and Temporary Augmentations From the 2021 ‑22 and 2022 ‑23 Budget Packages: Education General Fund (In millions) Provides state share for school construction projects 1,961 Construction and renovation of TK, State Preschool, and full ‑day kindergarten facilities — Note: Includes augmentations above $50 million.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4788/4

The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Other Provisions [Publication Details]

Nov 8, 2023 - This post discusses features of the state's spending plan that were not covered elsewhere in the 2023-24 Spending Plan series.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4814

The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Judiciary and Criminal Justice

Oct 16, 2023 - Board of State and Community Corrections The budget provides $778  million for the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) in 2023- 24 —a decrease of $397  million (34  percent) from the revised 2022-23 level.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4805

Addressing Capital Renewal at UC and CSU [Publication Details]

Jan 5, 2023 - In this brief, we provide background on capital renewal at UC and CSU, assess the current approach to addressing capital renewal, make recommendations to better plan and budget for capital renewal, and raise other related issues for consideration.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4657

Addressing Capital Renewal at UC and CSU

Jan 5, 2023 - Finally, the Legislature may also wish to begin planning for the capital rene wal needs of other state agencies in addition to UC and CSU. Introduction The University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) have many academic facilities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4657