Virginia Loses Top Business Ranking Amid Federal Cuts and CNBC Reassessment
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Virginia, once CNBC's top state for business, dropped to fourth place due to factors like federal workforce cuts, tariffs, and changes in ranking criteria, highlighting the complex interplay of federal policies, economic shifts, and political implications for the state's future competitiveness.
- Virginia loses its CNBC ranking as the No. 1 state for business. Here’s why. Cardinal News
- America's Top States for Business 2025: The full rankings CNBC
- CNBC knocks Virginia down in business rankings Axios
- Federal cuts claim new victim: Virginia’s status as top state for business The Washington Post
- Virginia no longer ranked as America’s top state for business WRIC ABC 8News
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