Best State To Raise a Family
(WalletHub, 1st in 2020; 2nd in 2021)
2 Jun 2025
News
In today’s high-stakes economy, logistics is no longer a forgotten back-end function — it’s a front-line competitive advantage. As global supply chains grow increasingly complex and consumers demand faster delivery times, the race to modernize logistics infrastructure is beginning to reshape the U.S. economic landscape.
Now more than ever, the ability to move goods efficiently isn’t just a cost consideration; it’s become a critical factor in the calculus of where companies choose to invest, expand and build.
Across the country, states and regions are locked in a new kind of competition — one not just for factories or headquarters, but for logistics supremacy. At the heart of this contest are game-changing investments in inland ports, cold storage facilities, maritime terminals and air cargo hubs that are redefining how companies manage inventory, optimize distribution networks and serve their customers.
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Best State To Raise a Family
(WalletHub, 1st in 2020; 2nd in 2021)
in Voter Participation
(U.S. Elections Project, 2020)
Best State for Women and for Working Moms and Dads
(Wallethub, 2020)
in Volunteering
(Corporation for National and Community Service)
in Child Well-Being
(Kids Count Report, 2021)
in Healthy People
(2021 Camelot Index)