State's fiscal health ranks high

Friday, April 2, 2010

Recently, Forbes Magazine took an in-depth look at our country's current fiscal situation. The goal was to determine why so many state economies are floundering, and why so few are thriving. We can all be proud to know that Nebraska is ranked in the top three of the nation's most financially-healthy states. There are several reasons that account for this excellent ranking: We tout the least amount of per capita state debt at only $17 per individual, and our unemployment rate remains among the lowest in the country at 4.8%. Nebraska is a smart, practical, and fiscally conservative state. We understand the importance of working hard and living within our means.

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