Eight States Hit Historic Highs For Unemployment In May

In May, (8) states set new records for their unemployment rate. In early August, we'll see if more states will be added to the list of new highs in 2009:

California 11.5
Florida 10.2
Georgia 9.7
Nevada 11.3
North Carolina 11.1
Oregon 12.4
Rhode Island 12.1
South Carolina 12.1