It Figures

$105

The current per vehicle assessment charged by the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association to help pay claims of seriously injured accident victims. Michigan is the only state to offer unlimited lifetime medical benefits for people seriously injured in auto accidents. Gov. Jennifer Granholm said she doesn’t want the assessment raised.

$1.4 Million

The amount that the St. Paul school district is getting from the Travelers Cos. for college-readiness for students and leadership training for principals. School officials hailed the gift as a corporate model.

2,487

The number of teen driving fatalities in Illinois in 2008, which was down from 155 the year before. Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is crediting the state’s tougher teen driving laws for the drop.

$56 Million

The value of the flood relief package signed by Gov. Chet Culver to help Iowa recover from last summer’s record flooding. The Legislature unanimously approved the recovery package, with the money coming from the state’s economic emergency fund. The measure sets aside $24 million for housing assistance and $22 million to flood-stricken communities. Another $10 million will be spent on grants of up to $2,500 for individuals, helping with such costs as food, replacement of personal property and mental health counseling.

29-16

The vote by which the North Dakota Senate killed legislation (SB 2330) that would have banned insurers from using credit information in underwriting and rating.

9.9 Million

The number of Americans ensnared by identity theft in 2008, a 22 percent rise from 2007. The good news, however, is that the cost per incident — including unrecovered losses and legal fees — fell 31 percent to $496, according to Javelin Strategy & Research.