Capitol Alert: Census Bureau says California 36th in school spending
California spent far more than any other state on K-12 education in 2011, but its per-pupil spending was $1,421 below the national average, putting ...
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The State Worker: Audit: California must look inward to assess failed payroll system
A new report from the Legislative Analyst's Office says the state needs to assess its role in the MyCalPays debacle.
California analyst's revenue projection higher than Jerry Brown's
California will collect more than $3 billion in additional state revenue, the state's nonpartisan legislative analyst said Friday, setting the stage ...
Dan Walters: Legislative analyst gives Democrats more money
Jerry Brown who made "lower your expectations" a catchphrase of his first governorship is back in that mode during his second stint, especially ...
Analyst disputes Brown's budget outlook as too glum
Legislature's advisor sees $3 billion more in revenue, which could hamper the governor's bid to curb spending. SACRAMENTO — California's financial ...
Budget Maneuvering Begins Between Brown and Democrats
Republicans complimented the restraint exercised by Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown in the revised budget he presented May 14. ...
How Far Does 2/3 Go?
Progressives push legislature to use supermajority for big change by Brian Leubitz When the Legislature hit the magical 2/3 mark after the November ...
Analyst doubts governor's budget for business
As you might have heard, the state’s Legislative Analyst Office disagreed with Gov. Jerry Brown version of California’s finances last Friday, ...
Gov. Jerry Brown takes cautious approach on California budget
Gov. Jerry Brown, dismissive of a surge in state tax revenue that stirred optimism at the Capitol, moved Tuesday to blunt appeals for increased ...
California Budget Surplus: Golden State Debates What To Do With Extra Money
SAN FRANCISCO -- The late rapper Notorious B.I.G. may have been have hailed from New York, but his immortal maxim, "mo' money, mo' problems" has ...