KentuckyBankruptcy

The image above represents bankruptcy filings in the Western District of Kentucky from January 1, 2010 through March 31, 2010.

A Monthly Tax Report from Kentucky's State Budget Director demonstrates that Kentucky's revenue receipts increased 2.2% in March. The primary driver of the boost in revenue was Kentucky's Road Fund, which had an increase of 9.1%. The increase in Road Fund receipts is attributable to greater motor fuels and motor vehicle usage tax.

A Wall Street Journal Article reports that the horse Eskendereya is currently considered the favorite to win the Kentucky Derby. The horse is owned by Zayat Stables, LLC, which filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 on February 3, 2010.

Click the image above to see a graph demonstrating the monthly change in nonfarm payroll jobs from January 2008 through March 2010.