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The Old State House building in Hartford, Connecticut. The state’s capital is also an insurance industry center. / AP

Year of Statehood:	1788
Governor:	M. Jodi Rell (R)
Population:	3,510,297
Gross State Product:	$55,193 (per capita)
Growth Rate:	3.2%
Unemployment Rate:	4.5%
Major Industries:	Tourism, Agriculture, Industry
Related Links:	- State Economic Development - Official State Website

Rank	Category	Score
31	OVERALL	960
47	Cost of Doing Business	116
44	Workforce	118
20	Economy	134
3	Education	202
4	Quality of Life	182
15	Technology & Innovation	108
45	Transportation	25
43	Cost of Living	9
16	Business Friendliness	32
17	Access to Capital	34

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