October 2014
California's Poverty Rate Is the Highest in the Nation
Daphne Hunt, October 2014
Recently released U.S. Census Bureau data show nearly one-quarter of Californians live in poverty.
October 2014
How Often Do Governors Say No?
Senate Office of Research Staff, October 2014
A new tally of the governors who vetoed the most bills and the fewest bills since 1967. Where does Governor Jerry Brown stand?
July 2014
California's Paid Family Leave Program: Ten Years After the Program's Implementation, Who Has Benefited and What Has Been Learned?
Brie Lindsey, PhD, and Daphne Hunt, July 2014
On July 1, 2004, California became the first state to implement a paid family leave program. This report examines trends in paid family leave claims over the program's first decade.
June 2014
Delivering on the Promise of California's Demand Response Programs: An Opportunity for the State to Maximize the Flexibility and Efficiency of Its Electrical Grid
Michael W. Jarred, June 2014
As California faces increasingly serious energy challenges, policymakers should assess whether the framework is in place to ensure the effectiveness of the state's demand response programs. These programs—if implemented properly—could provide a more cost-effective and environmentally friendly way to use California's energy resources.
April 2014
The Potential Environmental Impacts of Genetically Modified (GMO) Salmon
Brie Lindsey, April 2014
This background paper, prepared at the request of the Joint Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture, reviews growth-enhanced salmon and their potential effects on the environment.
March 2014
Show Me the Money: The Revenue and Tax Structure in California
Gayle Miller, February/March 2014
This PowerPoint presentation offers an overview of the state's general revenue and tax history and how it has fluctuated over time.
February 2014
Licensed California Residential Facilities for Adults
Daphne Hunt and Malaika Singleton, February 2014
Prepared at the request of the California Senate Human Services Committee for a Joint Oversight Hearing, this table offers an overview of state residential facilities for adults and includes facility descriptions, the number of facilities in the state, and who they serve. County level data also is offered for facilities licensed by the California Department of Social Services.
The Agricultural Act of 2014: Highlights of Impacts to California
Daphne Hunt and Bob Franzoia, February 2014
President Obama signed the Agricultural Act of 2014 (H.R. 2642)—commonly known as the farm bill—on February 7, 2014, which reauthorizes dozens of farm bill programs ranging from nutrition to agriculture for five years, through federal fiscal year 2018. This farm bill authorizes $956 billion over the next 10 years, with nearly 80 percent of the funding allocated to nutrition programs.
