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Which States Have Highest Injury Risk?
Posted By: | May 22, 2012
New Mexico residents are almost three times more likely to die from injuries than people from New Jersey. Check to see how your state ranks on injury fatality rates.
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Traffic Firm Ranks Most Congested Corridors
Posted By: | May 22, 2012
As you head out of town for Memorial Day weekend, take note of where the nation's most congested corridors and cities are, according to a new study.
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Indiana, Texas, Georgia Add Most Jobs in April
Posted By: Mike Maciag | May 18, 2012
A few states added significant jobs last month. See how your state's employment has changed over the year.
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Demographic Shift Underway: Majority of Babies are Minorities
Posted By: | May 17, 2012
Minorities now account for the majority of babies in the U.S. View new estimates of minority children for each state.
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U.S. Ranks High on Internet Usage, Despite Slow Speeds
Posted By: Mike Maciag | May 16, 2012
The United States may lag behind in Web speeds, but Americans use the Internet far more than those in other countries.
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Labor Force Participation Declines in States, Inflates Jobless Rate
Posted By: Mike Maciag | May 14, 2012
Many states have experienced large drops in labor force participation since the recession began. View historical data for each state.
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Mapping Historic City Halls
Posted By: | May 7, 2012
View an interactive map of more than 600 city halls throughout the country.
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Local Governments Cuts Accelerate in Jobs Report
Posted By: Mike Maciag | May 4, 2012
Previous employment estimates showed local government cuts subsiding, but new figures tell a different story.
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Use Tax Revenues: How Much Are States Not Collecting?
Posted By: Mike Maciag | May 1, 2012
Many taxpayers opt not to pay use tax. View reported totals and estimated amounts uncollected for each state.
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