North Carolina is currently ranked second in the United States for its economic outlook, based on the state's position (weighted average equal) on 15 important variables of state policy. This prospective forecast reflects state and local rates and revenues, as well as any effects of federal deductibility. Jones on the Politics North Carolina blog in April cited incentives and budget agreements as evidence of this ranking, which is a retrospective measure based on the state's performance (weighted average equal) on three important performance variables. Governor Roy Cooper also noted that his cabinet was the most diverse in the state's history, with North Carolina being No.
1 in terms of diversity. North Carolina institutions are also among the top recipients of research funding from the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health, and the state ranks high in cryptocurrency mining, a new factor in this year's ranking. North Carolina's strong finances are the cornerstone of its main economy, as measured by the CNBC study. The CNBC study revealed that North Carolina has an impeccable credit rating, recorded economic growth of 6.7% last year, and had one of the highest employment growth rates in the country at 3.6%.
House Speaker Tim Moore, a Republican, said North Carolina was able to get Apple's first center on the East Coast because leaders with different perspectives and points of view worked together. This year marks the first time that North Carolina has topped the list, and CNBC praised the state's legislators for being able to set aside political differences to boost the economy. However, North Carolina remains one of five states with no law protecting residents without disabilities from discrimination, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. In conclusion, North Carolina has achieved a remarkable feat by ranking second in economic outlook among all US states. This success is attributed to its strong fiscal policies, diverse cabinet, and ability to attract major companies such as Apple. Despite this success, there is still room for improvement when it comes to protecting residents without disabilities from discrimination.
