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The Governor's Tax Proposal: Evaluation and Alternatives

February 19, 2003 - The Governor is proposing an $8.3 billion total tax increase to fund his realignment program and reduce the General Fund's budget shortfall. This proposal would raise the sales and use tax by one percentage point ($4.6 billion), establish 10 percent and 11 percent high-income tax brackets ($2.6 billion), and raise the cigarette tax by $1.10 per pack ($1.2 billion).

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The 2003-04 Budget: Perspectives and Issues

February 19, 2003 - Perspectives on the state's fiscal condition and the budget proposed by the Governor for 2003-04.

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State Fiscal Picture 2003-04

February 19, 2003 - California faces an unprecedented budget shortfall--roughly one-third of the General Fund budget-- due to an unexpected dramatic decline in state tax receipts combined with ongoing increases in state government costs. The Governor's budget proposal, would eliminate the while its large amount of ongoing savings would also address California's long-term structural imbalance.

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Perspectives on the Economy and Demographics 2003-04

February 19, 2003 - The United States and California economies continue to struggle in early 2003, due primarily to restrained hiring and investment pending by businesses. We assume that stronger economic growth will resume in the second half of 2003

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Perspectives on State Revenues 2003-04

February 19, 2003 - We estimate that revenues will exceed the budget forecast by a net of $1.3 billion in 2002-03 and 2003-04 combined. Our higher estimate assumes a somewhat earlier and stronger economic recovery than does the administration.

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Major Expenditure Proposals in the 2003-04 Budget

February 19, 2003 - We discuss several of the most significant spending proposals in the budget.

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An Overview of State Expenditures 2003-04

February 19, 2003 - The Governor's budget proposes total spending in 2003-04 of $89.2 billion. This total budget-year spending is significantly less than current-year spending--by $5.4 billion (5.7 percent). Proposed spending translates into $2,469 for every man, woman, and child in California, or $244 million per calendar day.

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Highlights of the 2003-04 Analysis and P & I

February 19, 2003 - Highlights of our examination of the 2003-04 Governor's Budget.

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Analysis of the 2003-04 Budget Bill, Transportation Chapter

February 19, 2003 - Analysis of the 2003-04 Budget Bill, Transportation Chapter

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Analysis of the 2003-04 Budget Bill, Resources Chapter

February 19, 2003 - Analysis of the 2003-04 Budget Bill, Resources Chapter

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Analysis of the 2003-04 Budget Bill, Judiciary and Criminal Justice Chapter

February 19, 2003 - Analysis of the 2003-04 Budget Bill, Judiciary and Criminal Justice Chapter

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Analysis of the 2003-04 Budget Bill, Health and Social Services Chapter

February 19, 2003 - Analysis of the 2003-04 Budget Bill, Health and Social Services Chapter

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Analysis of the 2003-04 Budget Bill, General Government Chapter

February 19, 2003 - Analysis of the 2003-04 Budget Bill, General Government Chapter

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Analysis of the 2003-04 Budget Bill, Education Chapter

February 19, 2003 - Analysis of the 2003-04 Budget Bill, Education Chapter

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Analysis of the 2003-04 Budget Bill, Capital Outlay Chapter

February 19, 2003 - Analysis of the 2003-04 Budget Bill, Capital Outlay Chapter