5 slowest-growing states

Hobbled by a still-wounded finance sector, Connecticut is the nation's slowest-growing state.

North Dakota grows five times faster than nation

Propelled by a massive energy boom, North Dakota once again captured the title of the nation's hottest economy, with a growth rate five times the national average.

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Even small business is bigger in Texas

When you think of Texas businesses, large corporations like Exxon Mobil, Dell, and Texas Instruments are generally the first that come to mind. But over the past few years, from the inner cities to out-on-the-range, smaller firms have been stirring the Lone Star State economy.

Women: Beware the Wyoming wage gap

Watch out, women workers in Wyoming. You're probably earning a lot less than the men in your state.