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Study: Missouri among 10 worst states ‘to live and work’ in 2023

Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at 12:00 AM

MISSOURI – A new study ranks the Show Me State among the 10 worst states “to live and work” in 2023.

CNBC recently published a study that named Missouri as the sixth-worst state when considering the overall quality of life and work opportunities. The rankings consider factors related to residential life, environmental health and workplace inclusion.

According to CNBC, Missouri exhibits key weaknesses in voting rights, reproductive rights and crime. The state scored 98 out of a possible 350 points in terms of life, health and inclusion.

The full article is available at ozarksfirst.com.

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