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Annual report ranks the best and worst states for 2026
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Stephanie Weaver , as published by FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV)
· August 11, 2026
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Thinking about a fresh start somewhere new? A new ranking has revealed the best and worst states in 2026. Here's which state came out on top.
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