A leading destination for those who seek unbiased facts about our government. We rely exclusively on publicly available government data sources. We don’t make judgments or prescribe specific policies. Whether government money is spent wisely or not, whether our quality of life is improving or getting worse – that’s for you to decide. We hope to spur serious, reasoned, and informed debate on the purpose and functions of government. Such debate is vital to our democracy.
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9mo EditedWelcome to #JustTheFacts, a new series featuring our founder Steve Ballmer and data directly from the US government. Americans deserve clear, trustworthy facts to make up their minds on today’s most pressing issues. Join Steve as he walks through the data on immigration, the economy, healthcare, and much more to help you inform your perspective. Get the numbers — not rhetoric — ahead of the US elections. Watch our first episodes tomorrow 8/1 on Fox at 9 PM ET/PT and 8PM CT/MT. https://lnkd.in/gDAes94B
On #NationalSmallBusinessDay, we're celebrating the big impact small businesses have on the US economy. Did you know that small businesses make up 99.9% of all businesses? Since 1995, they’ve been behind 61% of all job growth. After the start of the pandemic, new business applications spiked, rising by nearly 25% in 2020 — from 3.5 million to 4.4 million compared with 2019. And the trend has continued: 2023 set a new record of 5.5M. In the first 10 months of 2024, people submitted 4.3M applications.
For #AAPIHeritageMonth, we’re serving up facts all month long on the US' fastest-growing racial group — the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. Did you know 3 states account for 44% of the #AAPI population? ➡️ California, Nevada, and Washington. And if we're talking percentage of population, these states lead the way: 🔹 Hawaii: 57% 🔹 California: 18% 🔹 Washington: 13%
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On #NationalTeacherDay, we’re digging into the data on teacher pay — and there's a lot to learn. 💰 The median annual wage for pre-K-12 teachers was $63,000 in 2024. 🏫 Public school teachers are paid more than private teachers. The median wage for public school teachers is $63,980 per year, while private school teachers earn $57,570. 🍎 High school teachers had the highest median pay at $64,690, which is about 18% more than those teaching the youngest students. 🧩 Special education teachers typically earn even more — 1% to 19% higher than other teachers at the same grade level. Now for extra credit: Tell us which fact stood out most to you? #Education #TeacherAppreciationWeek
📚The US got its report card back. Math and reading scores are still trailing behind pre-pandemic levels — with reading taking a page-turn for the worse. #Education #NationsReportCard
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5d Edited📚In honor of #TeacherAppreciationWeek, let’s take a quick pop quiz: How much do teachers get paid in the US? In 2024, the median annual salary for pre-K–12 teachers was around $63,000. When you adjust for cost of living, here’s what makes the honor roll: 🍎 Washington state ranks highest for adjusted pay among elementary, middle, and high school teachers 🍎 Preschool teachers earn the most in DC What grade would you give your state on teacher pay? #NationalTeacherDay #ThankATeacher
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5d Edited💼What’s the current status of the US $#unemployment rate? As of April, it’s sitting at 4.2% — that’s a 0.3 percentage point jump from last year. Historically, the unemployment rate has increased during or shortly after the start of a #recession. Do you think the unemployment rate will continue to rise or drop?
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