04/26/2024

Reports

California Energy Price Data for September 2022

Download Report Below are the monthly updates from the most current September 2022 fuel price data (GasBuddy.com) and July 2022 electricity and natural gas price data (US Energy Information Administration). The September results show rising fuel prices in California and a few other states similarly experiencing refinery and supply problems, while dropping in the rest […]

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California Trade Report for August 2022

Download Report Below are highlights from the recently released trade data from the US Census Bureau and US Bureau of Economic Analysis. To view additional data and analysis related to the California economy visit our website at www.centerforjobs.org/ca. The August data, especially when viewed in real terms, saw continued erosion in the state’s trade posture. […]

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Full August 2022 Jobs Report

Highlights for policy makers:

COVID-19 and the State Economy
CaliFormer Businesses: Update
CaliFormers: Vehicle Registration Data
CaliFormers & Tax Revenues
California Poverty Rate Highest Among the States Again
Nonfarm Jobs: 47,300 Below Pre-Covid Peak
Job Change by Industry
Employment 169,300 Below Pre-Covid Level
Labor Force Participation Rate
Unemployment Rates by Legislative Districts
Unemployment Rates by Region
Employment Recovery by Region
MSAs with the Worst Unemployment Rates

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Quick Facts: August 2022

The Center for Jobs and the Economy has released our initial analysis of the July Employment Report from the California Employment Development Department. Download Full Report Recovery Progress The August numbers saw a substantial weakening in the state’s recovery progress. While the US as a whole continued to post job numbers above the pre-pandemic high, […]

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California Trade Report for July 2022

Download Report Below are highlights from the recently released trade data from the US Census Bureau and the US Bureau of Economic Analysis. To view additional data and analysis related to the California economy visit our website at www.centerforjobs.org/ca. The July data especially when viewed in real terms saw continued erosion in the state’s trade […]

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California Energy Price Data for August 2022

Download Report Below are the monthly updates from the most current August 2022 fuel price data (GasBuddy.com) and June 2022 electricity and natural gas price data (US Energy Information Administration). To view additional data and analysis related to the California economy, visit our website at www.centerforjobs.org/ca. Fuel prices continued dropping in August from their previous […]

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Full July 2022 Jobs Report

Highlights for policy makers:

COVID-19 and the State Economy
CaliFormer Businesses: Update
CaliFormers: Job Flows to Other States
Nonfarm Jobs: 176k Below Pre-Covid Peak
Job Change by Industry
Job Openings Rise to 1.283 Million
Employment 189k Below Pre-Covid Level
Labor Force Participation Rate
Unemployment Rates by Legislative Districts
Unemployment Rates by Region
Employment Recovery by Region
MSAs with the Worst Unemployment Rates

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Quick Facts: July 2022

The Center for Jobs and the Economy has released our initial analysis of the July Employment Report from the California Employment Development Department. Download Full Report Recovery Progress The July numbers saw an improvement in nonfarm jobs but a weakening in the employment trend. While the US fully regained jobs lost during the pandemic period, […]

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State’s Progress on Zero-Emission Vehicles (ZEV) Goals: Q2 2022 Results

The latest new vehicle data from California New Car Dealers Association shows total new light vehicle registrations in the third quarter were down 19.6% from the same period in the prior year, an improvement over the 48.9% drop in the second quarter but still lagging well behind the overall national decline of 8.4%. In addition to the associated jobs impacts, new vehicle sales are also a critical component of state and local revenues, with Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers (NAICS 441) producing 12% of total taxable sales in 2019.

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Anti-Housing CEQA Lawsuits Filed in 2020 Challenge Nearly 50% of California’s Annual Housing Production

Download Full Report Download Fact Sheet Fact Sheet As part of its ongoing mission to identify and analyze policies driving up the cost of living and impacting the state’s business climate, the Center for Jobs and the Economy is pleased to present this special report, authored by Jennifer Hernandez, attorney and expert in environmental law, […]

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Is It a Funding Issue?

Economic Impacts of the Proposed City of Los Angeles Transfer Tax for Housing and Homelessness Download Full Report Download Fact Sheet Fact Sheet As part of its ongoing mission to identify and analyze policies driving up the cost of living and impacting the state’s business climate, the Center for Jobs and the Economy undertook an […]

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California Energy Price Data for July 2022

Below are the monthly updates from the most current July 2022 fuel price data (GasBuddy.com) and May 2022 electricity and natural gas price data (US Energy Information Administration). The June results saw a continued easing in fuel prices, although California regulations and consequent isolation from world markets meant California prices remained more than $1.50 a […]

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California Trade Report for June 2022

Below are highlights from the recently released trade data from the US Census Bureau and US Bureau of Economic Analysis. To view additional data and analysis related to the California economy visit our website at www.centerforjobs.org/ca. The June data in general saw little change in California exports in real terms, with the numbers down slightly […]

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Full June 2022 Jobs Report

Highlights for policy makers:

COVID-19 and the State Economy
CaliFormer Businesses: Update
CaliFormers: Job Flows to Other States
Nonfarm Jobs: 176k Below Pre-Covid Peak
Job Change by Industry
Job Openings Rise to 1.283 Million
Employment 189k Below Pre-Covid Level
Labor Force Participation Rate
Unemployment Rates by Legislative Districts
Unemployment Rates by Region
Employment Recovery by Region
MSAs with the Worst Unemployment Rates

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Quick Facts: June 2022

Download Report The Center for Jobs and the Economy has released our initial analysis of the June Employment Report from the California Employment Development Department. For additional information and data about the California economy visit www.centerforjobs.org/ca. The June job and employment numbers remained positive but continued the slowing trend seen over the past 5 months. […]

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