A Framework for Evaluating State-Level Green Stimulus Proposals [Publication Details]

Jan 5, 2021 - A Framework for Evaluating State-Level Green Stimulus Proposals [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/4308

A Framework for Evaluating State-Level Green Stimulus Proposals

Jan 5, 2021 - State Examples of Green Stimulus. Because stimulus typically comes from the federal government, California historically has not enacted many stimulus initiatives, including green stimulus. However, several state ‑level green stimulus proposals have recently been discussed, both by the Legislature and advocacy groups.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4308

The 2023-24 Budget: May Revenue Outlook [EconTax Blog]

May 13, 2023 - For example, forecasters responding to the Survey of Professional Forecasters and Blue Chip Economic Indicators anticipate real GDP to decline in the third quarter of 2023 (something which rarely occurs outside of recessions).
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/774

The 2022-23 Budget: Clean Energy Package

Feb 22, 2022 - Green Hydrogen Projects. The proposed budget includes $100  million General Fund in 2022 ‑23 to advance green hydrogen technology and explore different end uses. Green hydrogen is produced by splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen using renewable electricity.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4554

The 2022-23 Budget: Green School Bus Grants

Feb 10, 2022 - The 2022-23 Budget: Green School Bus Grants Totals $1,054 a Excludes new state program established by the June 2021 budget plan and new federal program established in November 2021. These programs have not yet allocated any funding. b Amounts reflect estimates by CARB except for Small School District and County Office of Education Bus Replacement Program. c Various iterations of
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4525

2025 Update: Tech Company Stock Pay Accounts for One-Quarter of Withholding Growth So Far in 2025-26 [EconTax Blog]

Dec 3, 2025 - The figure above reflects this dynamic, in which non-RSU withholding (in dark green) contributed little to annual withholding growth during 2023 and early 2024. Since then, however, non-RSU withholding has grown more briskly and now accounts for historically solid withholding growth on its own.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/article/Detail/843

2025 Update: Tech Company Stock Pay Accounts for One-Quarter of Withholding Growth So Far in 2025-26 [EconTax Blog]

Dec 3, 2025 - The figure above reflects this dynamic, in which non-RSU withholding (in dark green) contributed little to annual withholding growth during 2023 and early 2024. Since then, however, non-RSU withholding has grown more briskly and now accounts for historically solid withholding growth on its own.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/843

Insurer coverage of medical procedures and medication. [Ballot]

May 15, 2025 - Most of these people are enrolled in health plans, such as Kaiser Per manente or Anthem Blue Cross. The other around half are covered by public programs. These programs include Medi-Cal (a joint state-federal program that covers health care for low-i ncome people) and Medicare (a federal program that covers health care for elderly and disabled people).
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-002

Comparing CalWORKs Take-Up Rates Across Demographic Groups

Feb 14, 2023 - Our  estimate  for  the  overall poverty rate for California children is shown as a dotted line, whereas the poverty rates for children belonging to specific demographic groups are shown as blue bars.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4678

Update on the Progress of the CalSTRS Funding Plan

Nov 18, 2021 - Figure 4 shows the current division of UAO between the state and employers, displayed as the difference between the green bars (indicating current obligations) and blue bars (indicating current assets).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4475