The Legislative Analyst’s Office has just published the following reports: The 2022-23 Budget: California’s Fiscal Outlook We have just released our Fiscal Outlook and The Fiscal Outlook for Schools and Community Colleges. We anticipate the state will have a $31 billion surplus to allocate in the upcoming fiscal year and …continue reading
The Legislative Analyst’s Office has just published the following report: The 2021-22 Budget: Overview of the Spending Plan (Preliminary Version) Each year, our office publishes the California Spending Plan to summarize the annual state budget. This publication provides an overview of the 2021-22 Budget Act, then highlights major features of …continue reading
Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva (D – Fullerton), a teacher for over 30 years, successfully secured $15 million in this year’s budget to increase the number of teachers trained and authorized to provide computer science instruction to California students. “The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for teachers that are trained in computer …continue reading
The California Legislative Analyst’s Office has just published the following report: The 2021-22 Budget: Multiyear Budget Outlook This report presents our office’s independent assessment of the condition of the state General Fund budget through 2024-25 assuming the economy continues to grow. While the state faces a historic surplus, a spending …continue reading
California State Treasurer Fiona Ma released the following statement on Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed May budget revision: Five stars for Governor Newsom’s budget! His proposals are far-sighted, far-reaching and take full advantage of a once-in-a-generation opportunity. These unprecedented investments will house tens of thousands of homeless people, build housing for …continue reading
Governor Newsom’s so-called May revise* updates legislators and residents about new budget projections and recommends changes. This year’s May revise is (or should be) an embarrassment of riches. The State government is rolling in dough. California begged for federal dollars, and got them under the new Administration. New taxes and …continue reading
Top Ten Stories for May 09 through May 15 include the arrest of a Los Angeles Police officer, a new non-stop to Hawai’i, and the State budget. Top Ten Stories for May 09 through May 15 are the most-read stories at Orange County Breeze over the last week (excluding weather …continue reading
Senate Republican Leader Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) released the following reactionary statement to Governor Newsom’s May Revision of the California state budget: “The governor has been channeling Oprah all week – where every studio audience member gets a new car. Unfortunately in about 18 months – when the money runs …continue reading
Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva (D-Fullerton)) strongly supports Governor Newsom’s commitment to addressing our critical initiatives such as, pandemic immediate relief, housing and homelessness, transforming public education, developing jobs, supporting infrastructure, as well as addressing our environmental challenges. This is a historic and generational budget that will address a diverse range of …continue reading
Senator Dave Min (D-Irvine) today released the following statement upon Governor Gavin Newsom’s unveiling of the California Comeback Plan, the biggest economic recovery plan in state history: “We need the California Comeback Plan at this time of recovery,” Min said. “I appreciate the plan’s thoughtful approach to tackling the state’s …continue reading
Senator Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) issued the following statement after Governor Gavin Newsom released his revised 2021-22 budget proposal: “I support investments to help the state address threats such as drought, wildfires, and massive unfunded liabilities. It is also encouraging that the budget incorporated my request made earlier this year …continue reading
Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Laguna Beach), Chair of the Assembly’s Accountability & Administrative Review Committee, released the following statement in response to the Governor’s May revision proposal for the 2020-21 state budget: “Over the past year, California has navigated a period of unprecedented challenge. As we emerge from this pandemic, the …continue reading
California State Treasurer Fiona Ma praised Governor Gavin Newsom for once again earmarking $500 million in state low-income housing tax credits to the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (CTAC), which she chairs, and for doubling a program that offers critical tax incentives to California manufacturers. “Two thumbs up to Governor …continue reading