Health CareLAO Finds Rapid Medi-Cal EnrollmentNovember 23, 2015 | Katie OrrNearly a third of California’s population receives Medi-Cal benefits and a recent report on California’s fiscal outlook found rapid enrollment among some population groups. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Fiscal Analyst Predicts Calif. Budget SurplusesNovember 18, 2015 | Ben BradfordAn annual look ahead at California’s finances predicts a growing economy and budget surpluses, but also contains words of caution. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLack Of Coastal Housing Driving All Prices UpMarch 17, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia has fallen dramatically behind the amount of housing it needs to keep up with supply. But a new report out today says building more won't be easy. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareLawmakers Should Start Planning in Case of Loss of Kids' Health Funding, LAO SaysFebruary 17, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneThe independent Legislative Analyst's Office says lawmakers should start preparing for a possible loss of federal funding for low-income children's health care. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia LAO Projects $2 Billion in Additional RevenueMay 16, 2014 | Katie OrrThere are some new numbers that could affect California’s budget. The non-partisan Legislative Analyst’s Office released its revised revenue projections today, which are made independently from Governor Jerry Brown’s Department of Finance. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.