By Pacific Coast Business Times Staff Monday, May 31st, 2010

Imagine a state where the unemployment rate is 5 percent.

Where large corporations are not contemplating moving out because of high taxes.

Where housing prices are affordable and stable. Where public universities promote their famous graduates at tourist destinations.

Such a state doesn’t need to be imagined. It actually exists.

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