California leading the way on the economy

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/1 ... 32920.html


"California has a poverty rate of 23.5 percent, the highest of any state in the country, according to figures released this week by the United States Census Bureau.

The only other geographic region with an equivalent poverty rate is the District of Columbia, with 23.2 percent. The second most poverty-stricken state was Florida, at 19.5 percent.

The recognition of California's shockingly high poverty rate comes as a part of a shift in the way the Census Bureau measures its data. When the government began examining poverty back in the early 1960s, the line for determining who fell underneath the threshold was determined solely by looking at food costs.

In the decades since, there's been increasing criticism this benchmark, as it doesn't take into account tax rates and assistance programs such as food stamps, child care expenses and medical costs. In examining its most recent data, the Census Bureau considered these previously ignored factors, deemed the "supplemental poverty measure."...

Blazer Bob wrote: www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/14/califo...verty_n_2132920.html


"California has a poverty rate of 23.5 percent, the highest of any state in the country, according to figures released this week by the United States Census Bureau.

The only other geographic region with an equivalent poverty rate is the District of Columbia, with 23.2 percent. The second most poverty-stricken state was Florida, at 19.5 percent.

The recognition of California's shockingly high poverty rate comes as a part of a shift in the way the Census Bureau measures its data. When the government began examining poverty back in the early 1960s, the line for determining who fell underneath the threshold was determined solely by looking at food costs.

In the decades since, there's been increasing criticism this benchmark, as it doesn't take into account tax rates and assistance programs such as food stamps, child care expenses and medical costs. In examining its most recent data, the Census Bureau considered these previously ignored factors, deemed the "supplemental poverty measure."...

So in other words, we need to have the OP change the title to "California Leading The Way in Progressive Poverty"

I think both California and Florida attract the poor. And California has very good benefits for those who don't want to work.

FredHayek wrote: I think both California and Florida attract the poor. And California has very good benefits for those who don't want to work.

1983 the BIL of a shipmate of mine arrived in San Diego from Minnesota because they heard being unemployed there payed better.

About that same time a friend complained to the principal of the school his daughter was attending about the education she was not getting and was told he was a racist.

"California leading the way on the economy" :rofllol

Obamacare will reduce healthcare premiums! :rofllol


Reduce Deficits! :rofllol


Won't raise taxes on the middle class by one nickel! :rofllol


Create lots of new jobs! :rofllol


Fight for the middle class! :rofllol


Rah Rah! Hope and Change! Transparency. Bipartisanship. Working together! :rofllol


I'm Sorry. I had to keep it simple for the dumbed down citizens, err subjects/voting units.

Period. :rofllol

California is still leading the way... in unemployment.

47th worst out of 50 states at 8.9%.

http://www.bls.gov/web/laus/laumstrk.htm

Blazer Bob wrote: The recognition of California's shockingly high poverty rate comes as a part of a shift in the way the Census Bureau measures its data.

Expect to see more of this-

Poverty
Unemployment
Inflation
COLA
Tax brackets
etc.

No need for legislation, just change statistical measures that much of gov't spending is tied to. Another way to get around congress.

All states are in competition, I remind state tax departments and agencies all the time. I say well CO or OR does not do that and they are fine. They say well we are not CO or OR. I say yes, but my company can go there in stead of your state.

I think most people forget this. How mobile both you and your business is if you don't burden yourself too much in one place. This makes for more opportunity in stead of the who as me that most people feel when things are not the best locally (like folks on unemployment when there are places with more jobs).

on that note wrote: All states are in competition, I remind state tax departments and agencies all the time. I say well CO or OR does not do that and they are fine. They say well we are not CO or OR. I say yes, but my company can go there in stead of your state.

I think most people forget this. How mobile both you and your business is if you don't burden yourself too much in one place. This makes for more opportunity in stead of the who as me that most people feel when things are not the best locally (like folks on unemployment when there are places with more jobs).

Good point. When I go to trade shows, often states will set up booths to attract companies. Some push educated workforces and some boast lower taxes.