The 10 most corrupt states in America

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1: Mississippi. The poorest state in the U.S. Also the one whose corruption most approaches levels in a Third World country.


2: Louisiana. Ask Ray Nagin, erstwhile two-term New Orleans mayor, recently convicted for taking bribes. His main beef is probably "Why me? Everybody else is on the take." He may be right.


3: Tennessee. They are singing the blues about a state where Diogenes might futilely hunt for that one honest public official.


4: Illinois. An old standby. The last two governors both went to jail for corruption. Enough said.


6: Alabama. In a state where little functions properly and poverty is epidemic, you were expecting better?


7: Alaska. It's about the public monies, as oil and gas dwindle, and that's the kindling for corruption.


8: South Dakota. Admit it, you're surprised. But the state is aflutter in an oil and gas boom, and that sets the stage for a lot of bribery.


9: Kentucky. No surprise there. Between illegal stills and marijuana farms - with bookmaking on the Derby thrown in - there's a lot to excite a public official's bribery instinct.


10: Florida. Known for bogus speed traps and building inspectors on the take, this is a place where you might want to carry envelopes of cash.

Most of them ni zile states ambazo wakazi wengi ni wazungu na kisiasa zipo kwenye chama cha Republican. Hivyo huenda ni sera za Republican kuendesha siasa kwa hongo katika maeneo yao.

 

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What Are the 10 Richest (and Poorest) States in America?


It pays to live in Maryland, New Jersey, or Alaska-the three richest states in the union, according to a new report from 24/7 Wall St.
The newly released list ranks states from 1 to 50 based on median household income, unemployment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and rates of unemployment, poverty, and health insurance coverage.
According to the report, the citizens of Maryland are the most well-off, with a median household income of $71,122-almost $20,000 more than the national median of $52,762, and nearly double the same figure from the poorest state in America, Mississippi (where the median household income stands at $37,095).
What's more, an unusually high proportion-almost 11 percent-of households in Maryland raked in $200,000 or more in 2012. And 15.5 percent of the workers in Maryland-the highest rate in the nation-hold typically high-paying white collar jobs in professional scientific, and management positions.
Plus, only 10.3 percent of Maryland's population falls below the poverty line-as compared to 15.9 percent nationwide. All in all, life in Old Line State looks pretty comfortable.

The 10 richest states are:
1. Maryland

Median household income: $71,122
Unemployment rate: 6.8 percent
Percent below poverty line: 10.3 percent​

2. New Jersey

Median household income: $69,667
Unemployment rate: 9.5 percent
Percent below poverty line: 10.8 percent​

3. Alaska

Median household income: $67,712
Unemployment rate: 7.0 percent
Percent below poverty line: 10.1 percent​

4. Connecticut

Median household income: $67,276
Unemployment rate: 8.4 percent
Percent below poverty line: 10.7 percent​

5. Hawaii

Median household income: $66,259
Unemployment rate: 5.8 percent
Percent below poverty line: 11.6 percent​

6. Massachusetts

Median household income: $65,339
Unemployment rate: 6.7 percent
Percent below poverty line: 11.9 percent​

7. New Hampshire

Median household income: $63,280
Unemployment rate: 5.5 percent
Percent below poverty line: 10.0 percent​

8. Virginia

Median household income: $61,741
Unemployment rate: 5.9 percent
Percent below poverty line: 11.7 percent​

9. Minnesota

Median household income: $58,906
Unemployment rate: 5.6 percent
Percent below poverty line: 11.4 percent​

10. Delaware

Median household income: $58,415
Unemployment rate: 7.1 percent
Percent below poverty line: 12.0 percent​

Oddly enough, some of America's richest states-Maryland and Virginia, for example-border some of the country's poorest states, like West Virginia and Kentucky, which had median household incomes of $40,196 and $41,724 respectively.

 

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The 10 poorest states are:

1. Mississippi

Median household income: $37,095
Unemployment rate: 9.2 percent
Percent below poverty line: 24.2 percent​

2. Arkansas

Median household income: $40,112
Unemployment rate: 7.3 percent
Percent below poverty line: 19.8 percent​

3. West Virginia

Median household income: $40,196
Unemployment rate: 7.3 percent
Percent below poverty line: 17.8 percent​

4. Alabama

Median household income: $41,574
Unemployment rate: 7.3 percent
Percent below poverty line: 19 percent​

5. Kentucky

Median household income: $41,724
Unemployment rate: 8.2 percent
Percent below poverty line: 19.4 percent​

6. New Mexico

Median household income: $42,558
Unemployment rate: 6.9 percent
Percent below poverty line: 20.8 percent​

7. Tennessee

Median household income: $42,764
Unemployment rate: 8.0 percent
Percent below poverty line: 17.9 percent​

8. Louisiana

Median household income: $42,944
Unemployment rate: 6.4 percent
Percent below poverty line: 19.9 percent​

9. South Carolina

Median household income: $43,107
Unemployment rate: 9.1 percent
Percent below poverty line: 18.3 percent​

10. Oklahoma

Median household income: $44,312
Unemployment rate: 5.2 percent
Percent below poverty line: 17.2 percent​

For more details about these states, and to see the full ranking of all 50 states, head to 24/7 Wall St.
Where did your state fall on the list? Were you surprised? Let us know in the comments!

 

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Jambo la kushangaza wasio na ajira idadi ni kubwa zaidi states ambazo kiuchumi zina utajiri zaidi kuliko states ambazo ni maskini utaona rate ya wanakosa ajira ni ndogo.

 

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Corruption is everywhere...tatizo kwetu huku ni kihama...

Kama corruption hai affect uchumi at least...

Hakuna nchi ziko corrupt kama za Asia maana ni culture...lakini south east asia wameendelea na corruption yao...

 

[The Boss]

Corruption is everywhere...tatizo kwetu huku ni kihama...

Kama corruption hai affect uchumi at least...

Hakuna nchi ziko corrupt kama za Asia maana ni culture...lakini south east asia wameendelea na corruption yao...

Kuna uzi wa Israel nilikwambia wayahdi probably wanam blackmail Obama kwa kitu..kawaida yao hiyo sasa tazama hiyo Orodha utaona Illinois ambayo kihistoria ndio most corrupt state in the USA ...hapo iko no 4...Obama alikuwa senator huko..aliupataje pataje huo useneta? aliweza vipi ku swim most corrupt state na kutoka clean?

 

[nyumba kubwa]

Eeehhh..inawezekana wamemweka kiganjani...wanajua akifurukuta wanamlipua..

Kuna uzi wa Israel nilikwambia wayahdi probably wanam blackmail Obama kwa kitu..kawaida yao hiyo sasa tazama hiyo Orodha utaona Illinois ambayo kihistoria ndio most corrupt state in the USA ...hapo iko no 4...Obama alikuwa senator huko..aliupataje pataje huo useneta? aliweza vipi ku swim most corrupt state na kutoka clean?