March 2010

In the top 10 metro areas for foreclosures, some saw significant increase in foreclosure filings for the month of February, while others saw significant decrease in foreclosure activity for the month, according to a foreclosure tracking report.

Six states accounted for most of the foreclosure activity in the country in February. These six states totaled 61% of all foreclosure activity, according to a foreclosure tracking report.

Ohio Governor Ted Strickland announced on March 11, 2010 that Ohio is joining a national challenge to enroll the 77,000 uninsured Ohio children who are eligible for Medicaid under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), but not enrolled.

In February 2010, the number of person working part time due to economic reasons increased by 480,000, according to the US Department of Labor. The total for February is 8.8 million.

The state that relies the most on the manufacturing industry contributed 3.9% of the manufacturing industry's economic output in the United States.

The state that relies the most on the agriculture sector contributed 2.2% of the agriculture sector's economic output in the United States.

The state that relies the most on the healthcare industry contributed 0.5% of the healthcare industry's economic output in the United States.

If you have ever been told you were over your credit card limit, or had your debit card declined, even though you knew you had available credit, or money in your bank account, then this could have been credit card or debit card "blocking." Did this happen shortly after you stayed in a hotel or rented a car? If so, the problem could have been credit card or debit card "blocking."

The state that relies the most on the professional and technical services industry contributed 1.9% of the professional and technical services industry's economic output in the United States.

The state that relies the most on the mining industry contributed 3.6% of the mining industry's economic output in the United States.

There are 18 states in which the government sector is the biggest contributor to the state's economic output.