America's Top States for Business - Louisiana

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The American Queen, a steam-powered boat, docked on the Mississippi River in New Orleans, Louisiana. / AP

Year of Statehood:	1812
Governor:	Kathleen Blanco (D)
Population:	4,523,628
Gross State Product:	$37,183 (per capita)
Growth Rate:	-1.5%
Unemployment Rate:	4.8%
Major Industries:	Salt Production, Oil and Natural Gas, Fishing, Agriculture
Related Links:	- State Economic Development - Official State Website

Rank	Category	Score
47	OVERALL	717
27	Cost of Doing Business	216
27	Workforce	166
45	Economy	60
42	Education	85
46	Quality of Life	49
38	Technology & Innovation	46
35	Transportation	41
18	Cost of Living	33
41	Business Friendliness	15
45	Access to Capital	6

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