RI ranked third-worst state in the country for business climate

By: Nancy Lavin

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: July 9, 2026

Words: 641

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

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Despite Gov. Dan McKee’s repeated emphasis on “J-O-B-S,” Rhode Island’s business climate is one of the worst in the country, according to CNBC’s 2026 Top States for Business list published Thursday.

The annual ranking puts the Ocean State 48th in terms of business-friendliness, based on a 10-factor, 2,500-point scorecard that includes infrastructure, GDP and job growth, workforce development and quality of life issues. Rhode Island had the third-lowest score overall, above only Alaska …

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