Mental Health Services Act: Proposed Bond to Fund Behavioral Health Facilities and Veterans Housing

Aug 17, 2023 - (The restructuring was necessary because $900  million in general obligation bonds authorized in 2008 for veteran homeownership did not experience the demand that was projected before the housing downturn during the Great Recession.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4790

Broad-Based Cash Assistance in COVID-19 Recovery Actions

Apr 3, 2020 - Then again in 2008, the federal government issued about 125  million checks nationwide totaling between $300 and $600 for single adults ($600 to $1,200 for married couples) and an additional $300 per child.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4214

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - As shown in Figure  6 , from 2017 ‑18 through 2019 ‑20, the state averaged more than 1,600 schools closed due to wildfires annually, compared to an annual average of about 70 schools from 2008‑09 to 2016‑17.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

The 2020-21 Budget: Department of General Services

Feb 12, 2020 - For example, the statewide standard building rental rate mentioned above was reduced by over one‑third, from $1.80 per square foot per month in 2008‑09 to $1.12 per square foot per month in 2011‑12. To help address the backlog that developed during this period, the state provided a total of $35 million from the General Fund for DGS’ deferred maintenance projects since
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4157