State Unemployment Up Everywhere in Feb, Michigan tops 12% Unemployed
The February 2009 State Unemployment numbers were released this past week and they were not pretty. Every state in the U.S. saw its unemployment rate increase. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) also...
View ArticleTax Freedom Day 2009: Pick Your State Carefully
The Tax Foundation recently released their 2009 Tax Freedom Day Study. It measures how many days the average worker must work to pay taxes. There is a wide disparity among states. The tax burden you...
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Best and Worst States for Happiness?
Mainstreet.com has recently published a ranking of states called the “Happiness index.” It is a knock off of the famous “misery index” that was so politically influential in the late 70’s and early...
View ArticleBest and Worst States for Seatbelt Usage, Michigan Best, Massachusetts Worst
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently released 2008 data on State seat belt usage. The Best State for Seatbelt Usage is Michigan with a 97.2% usage. The other top 5 Best States...
View ArticleAre Business Friendly States Best for Jobs?
Editors Note: If you are looking for a Best State for Jobs start your search with our latest posts: Job Openings by State January 2010 Which States had the Best Employment Markets in 2009? Will 2010...
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Are Pay Equity Studies Equitable? Are State Rankings Meaningful?
Are Pay Equity Studies Equitable? Are State Rankings meaningful? The American Association of University Women (AAUW) http://www.aauw.org recently published a state ranking of pay equity for college...
View Article50 States 50 Laboratories, More on the Best and Worst States
We found the recent Economist article, California vs Texas: America’s Future a positive contribution to the debate on Best and Worst States. The article points out the marked differences between...
View ArticleWhere to Find a Job? Best States for Jobs
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the July State unemployment numbers this past week. More ugly in most states. The Best States for Jobs are primarily heartland states. The Best State for Jobs...
View ArticleTop States for Jobs September 2009
The Bureau of Labor Statistics BLS released the September 2009 List of State Unemployment last week. 23 States saw unemployment rise from August, 19 saw decreases and 8 were unchanged. The US...
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Best States for Sunshine
Sunshine is an under appreciated dimension when thinking about where to live. It can improve your health and happiness. Yet rarely do we hear people say they picked a state for its sunshine. They...
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