The Internet has made it easier than ever to access primary sources. Eg, the CA Department of Finance issues a Monthly Finance Bulletin that’s packed with valuable data, such as:
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General Fund revenues for the first seven months of the 2020-21 fiscal year were 9.9 percent above forecast, driven by Personal Income tax receipts running 12.8 percent above forecast.
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The state’s unemployment rate was 9.0 percent in December compared to a national rate of 6.7 percent.
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Housing units authorized by building permits averaged 102,800 in 2020, down 8.8 percent from 2019.
You can subscribe here to be notified when DOF issues reports. Two other quick items:
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Last Friday was the deadline for legislators to submit bills for the current session. We will have a report soon.
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Several of you have inquired about California’s controversial Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum. Next Wednesday, the Jewish Community Relations Council and others will host a briefing on that subject with Jewish Legislative Caucus Chair Jesse Gabriel.
