Building Permits Update: July 2021 [EconTax Blog]

Sep 7, 2021 - Nonresidential construction permit remains historically weak, and July ’s total of $937 million was the single lowest monthly figure since 2012, when the state ’s economy was far smaller and the price level lower.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/693

Income Tax Withholding Tracker: August 1 - August 27 [EconTax Blog]

Sep 7, 2021 - Through the 25th, federal withholding was up 18.9 percent from last year, slightly below the state ’s pace.  
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/692

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 8 (Firefighters) [Publication Details]

Sep 7, 2021 - We reviewed the proposed memorandum of understanding (MOU) for Bargaining Unit 8 (Firefighters). State Bargaining Unit 8’s current members are represented by Cal Fire Local 2881. This review is pursuant to Section 19829.5 of the Government Code.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4451

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 8 (Firefighters)

Sep 7, 2021 - The study compared four state classifications with local counterparts: Firefighter II, Fire Apparatus Engineer, Fire Captain (Range A), and Battalion Chief. Survey Identified Significant Lag in State Compensation Relative to Local Governments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4451

Districts' Pension Contribution Rates and Amounts [EdBudget]

Sep 1, 2021 - Districts' Pension Contribution Rates and Amounts [EdBudget]     a Projections for 2022-23 through 2024-25 are based on CalSTRS' and CalPERS' most recent actuarial valuations (for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020).
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/544

Contributions to CalSTRS [EdBudget]

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https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/543

Psilocybin legalization. [Ballot]

Sep 1, 2021 - In addition, the measure would result in a reduction in state and local costs for the enf orcement of psilocybin-related offenses and the handling of related criminal cases in the state court system.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-005

K-12 Proposition 98 Funding by Program [EdBudget]

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https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/547

K-12 Funding by Source [EdBudget]

Aug 31, 2021 - K-12 Funding by Source [EdBudget] -6.5      a Consists primarily of state pension payments on behalf of districts, state debt service on school facility bonds, non-Proposition 98 funding for the California State Preschool Program, and operational expenses of the California Department of Education. b The June 2020 budget plan
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/545

Breakdown of Local Control Funding Formula [EdBudget]

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https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/546