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Updated: Benchmarks for a Better Washington

How does Washington rank on issues like innovation, education, transportation, and business climate? Today’s update to the Benchmarks for a Better Washington provides a snapshot of state performance against 13 key metrics. Our goal: Make Washington a top 10 state for quality of life and innovation while ensuring it is not one of the 10 most expensive states in which to do business. Check out the rankings to find out where Washington excels and where more work is needed to catch up, keep up, and move ahead. And join the conversation with us on Facebook and Twitter.


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