Federal Stimulus Funds for Transit

Apr 15, 2020 - This amount represents a substantial increase in federal funding for transit, with California transit agencies receiving $1.5  billion from the federal government in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2020. The funding provided in the CARES Act will be allocated to transit agencies using existing federal funding formulas based on the population, as well as the size of the transit system in the areas served.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4220

The 2023-24 Budget: Financing Approaches for Capital Outlay Projects

Feb 28, 2023 - For example, at projected interest rates in fall 2023, the Governor ’s proposal to use $491  million cash for certain capital outlay projects avoids about $42  million in annual debt service payments over the next 25 years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4709

California’s Cap-and-Trade Program: Frequently Asked Questions

Oct 24, 2023 - For example, the board is expected to initiate a process in 2024 which may include potential changes related to program stringency and the allocation of allowanc es to certain industrial entities. CARB has made numerous changes to the program in past years, including adjusting the supply of allowances and establishing the linkage with Quebec ’s carbon market.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4811

2021-22 “Big Three” Revenue Outlook Update: September 2021 [EconTax Blog]

Sep 20, 2021 - Our current best estimate is that the amount of unanticipated revenue likely will fall somewhere between $5 billion and $25 billion. As reflected by the width of this range, with so much of the fiscal year ahead of us there remains significant uncertainty about how much the state ultimately will collect.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/698

State Fiscal Health Index: December 2019 [EconTax Blog]

Feb 5, 2020 - The index ranges from 0 (representing the lowest level in the last 25 years) to 100 (representing the highest level in the last 25 years). Both the level of the index and changes in the index from month to month offer information about the state ’s fiscal health.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/432

Initiative process. [Ballot]

Nov 17, 2021 - Beginning in 2024-25, the measure would require that the appropriation level be adjusted annually to reflect any increase or decrease in the California Consumer Price Index. The measure does not specify whether this appropriation would be considered part of legislative appropriations —and therefore subject to the constitutional limit —or not.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-024

U.S. Retail Sales Update: April 2021 [EconTax Blog]

May 14, 2021 - March ’s gain was the second largest in at least 25 years, trailing only May 2020, when the stay-at-home orders were relaxed. With this high April figure, cumulative sales from March 2020 through April 2021 are now up 4 percent (a normal growth rate) over the previous 14 month period from January 2019 to February 2020.  
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/653

Proposition 6 [Ballot]

Nov 5, 2024 - Any potential increase or decrease in state and local criminal justice costs likely would not exceed the tens of millions of dollars each year (annually). This amount is less than one-half of 1  percent of the state ’s total General Fund budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=6&year=2024

The 2020-21 Budget: California Department of Food and Agriculture

Feb 28, 2020 - The Board adopts an annual budget which reflects the projected revenues and expenses for the calendar year. State law requires the Board to submit a report to the Legislature and Governor on or before May 31st of each year with respect to the financial condition, present operations, and future planned activities of Cal  Expo.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4187

K-12 Proposition 98 Funding by Program [EdBudget]

Mar 18, 2021 - K-12 Proposition 98 Funding by Program [EdBudget]     a Includes $50 million each year for Quality Rating and Improvement System. Beginning in 2019-20, excludes part-day programs operated by nonprofit agencies. b The 2020-21 budget plan provides an additional $4.8 billion in federal funds for learning loss mitigation. c The Governor's 2021-22 budget also includes $165 million in
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/486