If you believe the rankings Rhode Island is one of the worst states in the country for business.
CNBC released it's rating of Top States for Business and rates the Ocean State at number 45.
The cost of doing business and the cost of living were two metrics that hurt the state. According to the results Rhode Island ranks 44th for infrastructure but climbs to 16 when it comes to life, health and inclusion.
Massachusetts came in 24th.
Vermont was 31st.
New Hampshire 35th.
Connecticut 39th.
Maine 43rd.
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