ALEC-Laffer — page 2

Rhode Island's economic outlook was discussed in ALEC-Laffer's Economic Competitiveness Rankings.

Hawaii's tourism industry has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with a 98.9% drop in visitor arrivals in March.

North Dakota has a predominantly agricultural economy with a strong hand in the petroleum, food processing and technology industries as well.

Utah earns the top spot for states with the best economic outlook in 2020, followed by Wyoming, Idaho, and Indiana, in the latest edition of the publication.

Utah's economy has suffered under the COVID-19 pandemic but is recovering faster and stronger than most other states.

Wyoming's economy is driven by tourism, energy, and agriculture, with a 2008-2018 performance ranking of 46.

Idaho's economy has rebounded from the COVID-19 pandemic, with tax revenues beating forecasts and low unemployment rates.

North Carolina's economic outlook was discussed in ALEC-Laffer's Economic Competitiveness Rankings.

Arizona’s Economic Outlook for Franchisors was ranked 13 for performance and 10 for outlook in the ALEC-Laffer Economic Competitiveness Rankings.

Missouri's economy has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the state is diversifying and recovering, with a focus on agriculture, aerospace, and manufacturing.

Georgia's economy has shown resilience in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a strong economic outlook and low unemployment rates.

Mississippi’s Economic Outlook ranked 49 in the ALEC-Laffer Economic Competitiveness Rankings for the state’s current standing within 15 state policy variables.

A report on West Virginia's economic outlook showed that the state has been a global hub for chemicals and has opportunities for growth.

Washington's economic outlook is expected to experience a recovery rate of about 30% in the construction industry, with a decline of 30% greater than during the Great Recession.

Iowa's economy has experienced ups and downs since the advent of COVID-19, but the state is recovering, with a focus on agriculture, aerospace, and manufacturing.