The 2023-24 Budget: California's Film Tax Credit

Feb 28, 2023 - The 2023-24 Budget: California's Film Tax Credit 17% for relocating TV series 8% for independent films Base: 20% of qualified spending. Base: 20% of qualified spending, plus additional: Base: 20% of qualified spending, plus additional: Independent films: 25% 5% of spending outside LA 5% of visual effects 5% to 10% of spending outside LA (up to 30% total) 5% of visual
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4713

The 2025-26 Budget: California’s Film Tax Credit

Feb 28, 2025 - Film and Television Tax Credit Program California Film Tax Credit Created in 2009. In response to the proliferation of state ‑level tax credits and other incentives for film and TV production in the early 2000s, the Legislature approved the creation of its own credit in 2009.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5000

The 2023-24 Budget: California's Film Tax Credit [Publication Details]

Feb 28, 2023 - This brief surveys research on the economic effects of state film tax credits and analyzes the Governor's proposal to extend California's film tax credit for five years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4713

Assessing Community College Programs at State Prisons

Jul 1, 2024 - Division of Rehabilitative Programs Television (DRP ‑TV). The state provided $3.5  million one ‑time funding for equipment in 2016 ‑17 and provides about $400,000 ongoing funding for DRP ‑TV, which is a closed ‑circuit platform that delivers 24/7 televised programming content.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4913

Overview of K-12 Career Technical Education

Mar 25, 2025 - Early college high schools partner with a community college or public university that allows students to earn a diploma and up to two years of college credit by graduation.) The remaining $100  million was available for grants of up to $100,000 to establish CCAP agreements.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5021

Redesigning California's Adult Education Funding Model

Dec 13, 2022 - At this lower funding level, the district had to reduce the number of adult education sites it operates, refer adults seeking to enroll in a high school diploma program to a neighboring district (Elk Grove), and reduce the number of ESL classes it offers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4652

The 2022-23 Budget: Special Education Proposals

Jan 25, 2022 - This post provides background on various special education programs, describes the Governor ’s proposals related to these topics, and offers associated recommendations and issues for the Legislature to consider.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4494

The 2024-25 Budget: Temporary Corporation Tax Increases [EconTax Blog]

May 17, 2024 - Examples include the research and development credit, the California Competes credit, and the film and television credit. The research and development credit is the state ’s single largest business credit, reducing revenue by around $2 billion each year.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/804

The 2024-25 Budget: Temporary Corporation Tax Increases [EconTax Blog]

May 17, 2024 - Examples include the research and development credit, the California Competes credit, and the film and television credit. The research and development credit is the state ’s single largest business credit, reducing revenue by around $2 billion each year.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/article/Detail/804

The 2022-23 Budget: College and Career Proposals

Feb 23, 2022 - (The  Chancellor ’s Office originally offered seven grants but only six community colleges met minimum application requirements.) It is unclear, however, how many students began these programs, how many are still enrolled, and the progress they are making toward a high school diploma and acquiring college credits.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4562