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Florida has strongest economy in the US

Discussion in 'Too Hot for Swamp Gas' started by TheGator, Jul 14, 2025 at 4:11 PM.

  1. TheGator

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  2. mrhansduck

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    From the article:

    The Sunshine State tops CNBC’s Economy rankings for a third consecutive year in 2025. Economic growth and job growth remain solidly in the top ten, state finances are strong, and the state is a leader in new business formations. Florida is a major player in international trade, but it comprises a relatively small percentage of the state’s overall economy. And only a small percentage of that international trade is with China, leaving the state in a better position than many when it comes to tariffs. Florida depends on the federal government for about 34% of its budget — and roughly two-thirds of its $34 billion Medicaid budget. That has Floridians keeping a wary eye on Washington.

    Are those bolded numbers accurate? They seem higher to me than I would have guessed.
     
  3. gaterzfan

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    Good question. It would significantly improve the quality of such articles if links to the sources of such representations were embedded in these articles.