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Weekly US Government Data Roundup: May 16, 2023

Pandemic policies permitted Medicaid enrollment to grow by 20 million people from 2020 to 2022. But one of those policies, continuous enrollment, ended on March 31.

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Which states have the highest maternal mortality rates?

Mississippi had the highest maternal mortality rate in 2021.

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How much money do banks in the US control?

The number of US banks decreased by half while bank assets doubled in the past two decades.

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Which US cities have the most competitive housing markets?

Three metro areas have some of the most competitive housing markets in the country, with both low supply and high demand.

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'Sin taxes' by state: Where do people pay the most and least in alcohol and tobacco taxes?

Across all 50 states and Washington, DC, the average annual revenue from alcohol taxes amounted to $21.67 per person in 2020.

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Weekly US Government Data Roundup: May 9, 2023

In 2019, about 50% of American households had no savings in retirement accounts.

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What the data shows about police use of force by race

Black Americans saw a rise in police threats and nonfatal use of force in recent years.

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What the data shows about police use of force by race

Black Americans saw a rise in police threats and nonfatal use of force in recent years.

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How did STDs change during the pandemic?

STD screening fell during the first year of the pandemic, but rates of gonorrhea and syphilis increased.

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Why are Medicaid enrollment rates going to drop, and how many people could it impact?

Nearly 15 million American are expected to lose access to Medicaid in the coming months, including over 5 million children.

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Uninsured rates are higher for people of color, despite higher levels of education

Race and ethnicity are bigger factors in determining health care coverage, compared to education levels.

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Traffic stop data reveals racial discrepancies in police enforcement

Black Americans and Hispanic Americans were the most likely to be searched or arrested at a traffic stop in 2020.

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What is the definition of poverty in the US?

A brief guide to how the government defines poverty in America.

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Weekly US Government Data Roundup: May 1, 2023

A look at the Government Accountability Office's high risk list. Plus, here's the background on what the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives tracks to help understand how guns end up at crime scenes.

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People are waiting seven months longer for affordable housing than in 2010

Wait times have increased at the same time federal spending on affordable housing has more than halved.

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Why should you trust US government data?

USAFacts is committed to making it easier for Americans to get the facts on how our government works. Here's how to look at the data.

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How much have US bee populations fallen, and why?

While honey bee colonies have recovered in recent years, data on wild bee populations makes it unclear how fast these essential pollinators are dying off.

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Are children better off than in 2010?

USAFacts’ 10-K report tells a story about the quality of life for kids in the last 10 years.

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Who is impacted by the nationwide Adderall shortage?

How many adults and children are diagnosed with ADHD, and who is prescribed the medication?

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How much damage did tornadoes cause in 2022?

In 2022, tornadoes in the US killed 25 people and caused $700 million of property and crop damage.

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Beyond Tornado Alley: Which states have the most tornadoes?

Last year, the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) identified 1,341 tornadoes in the US. Of these, 31% occurred in three states: Mississippi, Alabama, and Texas.

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Weekly US Government Data Roundup: April 24, 2023

Home prices rose 74% from 2010 to 2022, while the average wage rose 54%

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Women, guns, and crime: what does the data say?

Thirty-six percent of guns traced to female buyers were used in a crime within one year of purchase, 12 points higher than male buyers.

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Which countries does the US trade with?

2022 marked an unprecedented surge in international exports and imports for the US.

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Which states have the highest and lowest income tax?

Forty-three states and Washington, DC, collect income taxes every year—and seven states collect no income tax. Here’s where you can expect to pay more, or less.

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