The 2021-22 Budget: Medi-Cal Fiscal Outlook [Publication Details]

Nov 18, 2020 - In this web post, we describe the major factors that we expect to drive changes in General Fund spending in Medi‑Cal over the near term—in 2020‑21 and 2021‑22—and over the longer term through 2024‑25.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4299

The 2021-22 Budget: State Correctional Population Outlook [Publication Details]

Nov 19, 2020 - We also estimate that these population declines will substantially slow the expected growth in CDCR’s overall projected costs through 2024-25—partially through the closure of five prisons. This publication is part of our The 2021-22 Budget: California’s Fiscal Outlook series.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4304

Labor Agreements to Achieve Budgetary Savings [Publication Details]

Jul 11, 2025 - To effectuate those savings, the budget package provided legislative ratification of any agreement that achieved budgetary savings and was entered into before the start of the 2025-26 fiscal year. In total, the administration and 19 of the state’s bargaining units were able to enter into agreements by midnight on June 30, 2025.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5063

The 2023-24 Budget: One-Time K-12 Spending Proposals

Feb 16, 2023 - (A  total of 390 schools were eligible.) Second, the budget provided $25  million for a COE to develop and provide statewide training for educators to become literacy coaches and reading specialists.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4688

Proposition 33 [Ballot]

Nov 5, 2024 - About half of the reduction would be property tax revenues that would have gone to schools. In some years, the state might give more money to schools to cover their losses. Increased Local Government Costs.  
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=33&year=2024

U.S. Retail Sales Update: August 2024 [EconTax Blog]

Sep 17, 2024 - Retail Sales Update: August 2024 [EconTax Blog] U.S. Retail Sales Update: August 2024 September 17, 2024 Seth Kerstein Today the U.S. Census Bureau released preliminary estimates of nationwide retail sales in August 2024 and revised estimates for July 2024.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/article/Detail/813

U.S. Retail Sales Update: August 2024 [EconTax Blog]

Sep 17, 2024 - Retail Sales Update: August 2024 [EconTax Blog] U.S. Retail Sales Update: August 2024 September 17, 2024 Seth Kerstein Today the U.S. Census Bureau released preliminary estimates of nationwide retail sales in August 2024 and revised estimates for July 2024.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/813

February 2021 Cap-and-Trade Auction Update [EconTax Blog]

Feb 25, 2021 - The remaining $41 million in additional revenue will be available for discretionary spending —which can be allocated by the Legislature as part of this year ’s budget process, or in future years. Future Auction Revenue Continues to Be Subject to Substantial Uncertainty.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/630

The 2020-21 Budget: Medical Education Analysis [Publication Details]

Feb 20, 2020 - In this brief, we analyze the Governor’s proposals relating to UC medical education. After providing an overview of medical education, we first analyze the Governor’s proposals to expand enrollment and build a new academic building at the UC Riverside School of Medicine. We then analyze the Governor’s proposal to expand enrollment and services at the UCSF Fresno branch campus.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4166

Financial Aid Award Coverage [EdBudget]

Jan 16, 2020 - Available for up to two calendar years. UC Grant Provides tuition and nontuition coverage for UC students. Available for up to six years of full-time study (or its equivalent). CSU State University Grant Provides tuition coverage for CSU students who are not eligible for a Cal Grant but have financial need.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/354