Report highlights economic wins for Utah, multiple southern states

Report says Louisiana’s economic outlook improved by tax reform

According to the latest Rich States, Poor States report Louisiana’s Economic Outlook rank jumped from 31 to 18. “Each of these factors is influenced directly by state lawmakers through the legislative process. Generally speaking, states that spend less — especially on income transfer programs — and states that tax less — particularly on productive activities such as working or investing — experience higher growth rates than states that tax and s…

All Of A Sudden, Louisiana Has Made The Top 20 In The Rich States, Poor States Rankings

This doesn’t mean we’re the 18th-richest state in the union, but it does mean that Art Laffer, Stephen Moore and Johnathan Williams, who annually produce the American Legislative Exchange Council’s “Rich States, Poor States” report, do hold recent changes in tax and regulatory policy in fairly high esteem. The report ranks states using 15 different […] The post All Of A Sudden, Louisiana Has Made The Top 20 In The Rich States, Poor States Rankin…

Why Gov. Cox says Utah's policies helped it top this list of best economies in the nation

A focus on economic policy has helped Utah top a list of states with the best economic outlook for the 18th year in a row, according to Utah Gov. Spencer Cox.

For 18th year, Utah ranks No. 1 for best economic outlook. What could threaten its top spot?

The Utah Capitol and its North Building construction is pictured in Salt Lake City on Thursday, April 10, 2025. (Photo by Spenser Heaps for Utah News Dispatch)Utah’s top-ranking state Republicans called a news conference in front of the governor’s mansion on Tuesday to celebrate yet another year of Utah ranking No. 1 for its economic outlook, according to a new report released by the pro “limited government” think tank American Legislative Excha…

Report Highlights States With The Best And Worst Economic Outlook For 2025

The report, which examines all 50 state's economic outlook "based on a state's current standing in 15 state policy variables," ranked Utah in first place.

Report highlights economic wins for Utah, multiple southern states

Utah ranked first for economic outlook for the 18th year in a row, according to the annual Rich States, Poor States report, but also noteworthy are the positive findings for Louisiana, Tennessee, West Virginia and Arkansas.