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California ranked third-best state economy in 2026
Original: California ranks third-best state economy in 2026, by this math
A new ranking places California third among the best state economies for 2026, based on a specific set of economic measures. The finding is drawing attention in California media, including the Mercury News and the Orange County Register, as readers debate how the state's high costs and taxes square with its strong economic output.
Why now: California's economic standing is a recurring point of political and business debate, and a top-three ranking cuts against common narratives about the state's decline.
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- California ranks third-best state economy in 2026, by this math · Orange County Register
- California ranks third-best state economy in 2026, by this math · The Mercury News
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