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- CNBC ranked America's Top States for Business in 2025 by scoring all 50 states on 135 metrics across 10 categories, with a maximum score of 2,500 points.
- The Economy category was the top-ranked factor in 2025.
- New metrics assess risks from trade wars and federal budget cuts.
- Infrastructure metrics have been enhanced to meet companies' power and data needs.
- The study relies on data from various sources, not opinion surveys.
