Income Tax Withholding Tracker: November 1 - November 30 [EconTax Blog]

Nov 30, 2021 - Through November 27, federal withholding was up 20.2 percent from last year, somewhat below the state ’s pace.  
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/719

Cannabis Tax Revenue Update [EconTax Blog]

Nov 30, 2021 - The state levies two excise taxes on cannabis: a retail excise tax and a cultivation tax. Preliminary Total for First Quarter of 2021-22: $211 Million. The administration currently estimates that retail excise tax revenue was $169 million and cultivation tax revenue was $42 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021-22 (July through September).
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/717

Overview of Recent State and Federal Funding for Schools [Publication Details]

Nov 30, 2021 - Overview of Recent State and Federal Funding for Schools [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/4477

Civil lawsuits. [Ballot]

Nov 29, 2021 - The net fiscal impact of the above changes on state courts is unknown. Other Fiscal Effects. This measure could result in various other fiscal impacts. For example, the measure could result in increased costs to the state and local governments for Medi-Cal (the state ’s Medicaid program).
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-029

Attorney compensation in certain civil lawsuits. [Ballot]

Nov 29, 2021 - The net fiscal impact of the above changes on state courts is unknown. Other Fiscal Effects. This measure could result in various other fiscal impacts. For example, the measure could result in increased costs to the state and local governments for Medi-Cal (the state ’s Medicaid program).
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-030

Attorney compensation in certain civil lawsuits. [Ballot]

Nov 29, 2021 - The net fiscal impact of the above changes on state courts is unknown. Other Fiscal Effects. This measure could result in various other fiscal impacts. For example, the measure could result in increased costs to the state and local governments for Medi-Cal (the state ’s Medicaid program).
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-031

Housing affordability and property taxes. [Ballot]

Nov 29, 2021 - Revenues Exempt From State Spending Limit and Minimum Education Funding Levels. The State Constitution contains various rules affecting the state budget. For example, the State Constitution specifies a state spending limit and requires a minimum level of annua l funding for K-12 education and the California Community Colleges.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-032

Students’ right to a high-quality public education. [Ballot]

Nov 29, 2021 - A court ruling to invalidate or enjoin a state or local law, regulation, policy, or official action may result in changes to state or local spending on educational programs if the state or local governing boards independently decide to take such actions.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-033

Funding for various brownfield-related activities. [Ballot]

Nov 29, 2021 - State Agencies Address Brownfields. The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) and the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) are the two primary state agencies charged with overseeing the investigation a nd cleanup of brownfields in the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-034

California labor law violations. [Ballot]

Nov 23, 2021 - However, state costs could exceed $100 million per year. These costs likely w ould be paid from increased state fees on businesses, which currently fund the Labor Commissioner, or from the state General Fund.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-027