Stateline's collection of infographics
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June 5, 2012
- Stateline Story
- Politics and Campaigns, Elections 2012
Infographic: Thirty Years of State Recalls
In all of U.S. history, only two state governors have been recalled from office. Today, Wisconsin’s Scott Walker seeks to avoid becoming the third. More
May 23, 2012
- Stateline Story
- Economic Development, Job Creation
Interactive: Job Gains and Losses 2007-2012
While most states posted modest gains, Rhode Island, Wisconsin and New Hampshire were among seven states that lost jobs. More
May 4, 2012
- Stateline Story
- Gay Marriage
Infographic: A Turning Point for Gay Marriage?
Gay marriage supporters have won big victories in state courts and state capitals in recent years. Now, they’re hoping to extend that success to the ballot box. More
February 23, 2012
- Stateline Story
- Gambling
Infographic: Have Gambling Investments Paid Off?
Most states that legalized casinos, lotteries or racetrack casinos in the past 10 years have yet to collect the annual state and local revenues promised by political and industry champions of legalization. More
December 16, 2011
- Stateline Story
- Death Penalty
Infographic: Death Penalty Decline
Fewer people have been sentenced to die in 2011 than in any year since capital punishment was reinstated in 1976. Many states that allow for use of the death penalty use it infrequently, if ever. More
December 2, 2011
- Stateline Story
- Economy
Infographic: How a European Recession Could Hit State Economies
As Europe's economic woes deepen, what's the potential impact on U.S. states? A new report looks at export data to answer part of that question. More
November 23, 2011
- Stateline Story
- Budget
Infographic: Super Committee Blowup May Hit States Hard
States depend on Washington for more than direct grant assistance. Federal wages and procurement dollars are a big part of many state economies. Come 2013, much of that money could be gone. More
October 17, 2011
- Stateline Story
- Politics and Campaigns
Infographic: Southern Strength
Republican dominance in the South started with presidential elections and only later came to statehouses. More
October 7, 2011
- Stateline Story
- Government Operations, State Workers
Infographic: State and Local Employment Is Down, But Not Everywhere
State and local governments in two-thirds of the states have reduced their workforces in the past three years. The biggest reductions came in Nevada, Hawaii and Georgia. But other states, led by Wyoming, grew their public sector employment base. More
October 5, 2011
- Stateline Story
- Government Operations
Infographic: How California Redevelopment Agencies Work
Under California law, when cities and counties declare an area blighted, a redevelopment agency takes responsibility for urban renewal. More
October 4, 2011
- Stateline Story
- Cities, Government Operations
Infographic: Local Government By The Numbers
There are 89,476 local governments in the United States. More
October 3, 2011
- Stateline Story
- Budget
Infographic: State Cuts in Funding to Localities, Fiscal Year 2012
In fiscal terms, this has been the year local governments have feared ever since the Great Recession began - the year states voted for drastic cutbacks in the aid they provide to cities, counties and townships. More
September 26, 2011
- Stateline Story
- Natural Disasters
Infographic: Disaster Declarations Climb
The past few years have seen a surge in presidential disaster declarations. More
September 23, 2011
- Stateline Story
- Welfare, Job Training, Food Stamps, Unemployment Insurance, Poverty
Infographic: Poverty Up, Incomes Cown in Most States
Data released Thursday (September 22) by the U.S. Census Bureau show that 20 states saw a 20 percent or higher increase in the poverty rate from 2007 to 2010. Over the same time, median incomes fell by more than 7 percent in 16 states. More
September 16, 2011
- Stateline Story
- Higher Education
Infographic: Student Loan Defaults Rise as Job Prospects Dim
The recession has led to more student defaults and a higher unemployment rate for people in their 20s than the national average. More
September 9, 2011
- Stateline Story
- National Guard
Infographic: Since September 11, a Much Changed National Guard
Before 2001, the state-based units of the National Guard were often viewed as "weekend warriors" that governors called out to respond to natural disasters. But in the decade that followed, the Guard became an increasingly integrated part of the military in Afghanistan and Iraq. More
September 2, 2011
- Stateline Story
- Unemployment Insurance
Infographic: A Due Date Nears on Unemployment Trust Fund Loans
Starting September 30, states that borrowed money from the federal government to pay benefits to unemployed workers will have to begin paying interest on those loans. More
August 26, 2011
- Stateline Story
- Families
Infographic: The Aging States of America
For states, changing demographic patterns, visualized here as "population pyramids," have major implications for policy and politics. More
August 19, 2011
- Stateline Story
- Politics and Campaigns
Infographic: 'Frontloading' of Primaries and Caucuses Eases in 2012
In recent years, states have been holding earlier presidential contests to gain more influence over the selection of a candidate. Now some are moving the opposite way. More
August 12, 2011
- Stateline Story
- Government Performance
Infographic: A Brief History of S&P's State Credit Ratings
Standard & Poor's may have downgraded the federal government's AAA credit. But when it comes to the states, the ratings giant recently has given more upgrades than downgrades. More
August 8, 2011
- Stateline Story
- Budget
Infographic: The Rise and Fall of State Revenues
Recent rises in revenue are still below their 2008 peak.
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August 4, 2011
- Stateline Story
- Family Support
Infographic: Aging Boomers
55 million Americans will be 65 and older by 2020. More
July 29, 2011
- Stateline Story
- Federal Impact
Infographic: How a Federal Default Would Hit States
If the federal government begins defaulting on its obligations next week, it will clearly have some impact on states. The question is: How much? More
July 15, 2011
- Stateline Story
- State Workers
Infographic: State Jobs: The Long-Term View
Recessions over the past 35 years have led to slight declines in the number of state employees, but the state workforce has always risen again when the downturn is over. The most recent recession appears to be different. More
July 8, 2011
By Lauren Orsini, Special to Stateline
Infographic: Underwater Mortgages Still a Drag on Housing
More than three out of five Nevada homeowners with mortgages owe more on that loan than their property is worth. Although the problem with "underwater" mortgages has been incrementally improving, it remains a drag on the housing market and economies of many states. More
July 1, 2011
- Stateline Story
- Federal Grant
Infographic: Wyoming First in Federal Dollars Per Capita
The federal budget provides about 30 percent of state revenue, making it the largest single source of funds for many states. But the feds are more generous with some states than others. More
April 29, 2011
- Stateline Story
- Budget
Infographic: For State Budgets, A Long Road Back to Peak Revenue
State revenues are coming back. But most states have a long way to go before they'll be bringing in as many tax dollars as they did before the recession. More