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Job Openings by State May 2010: Up 7.6% Under Obama

Posted by Ed Kopko at 6/1/2010 10:55 PM | Add Comment

Best and Worst States for Jobs: Will jobs improve in 2010?

Posted by Ed Kopko at 1/22/2010 3:06 PM | Add Comment

States running out of Jobless Money, Taxing Employers More

Posted by Ed Kopko at 11/24/2009 4:37 PM | Add Comment

Trustworthy States: Best States to Lose Your Wallet

Posted by Ed Kopko at 11/6/2009 10:53 PM | Add Comment

Best States for Jobs September 2009, 48 States See Opening Decreases

Posted by Ed Kopko at 10/1/2009 10:19 PM | Add Comment

Best and Worst States for Employment

Posted by Ed Kopko at 9/26/2009 9:49 AM | Add Comment

Where to Find a Job? Best States for Jobs

Posted by Ed Kopko at 8/23/2009 8:11 PM | Add Comment

Comment on "Soak the Rich, Lose the Rich"

Posted by Ed Kopko at 5/19/2009 1:24 PM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment

Are Business Friendly States Best for Jobs?

Posted by Ed Kopko at 4/18/2009 12:46 PM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

2009 Best and Worst States for Small Business

Posted by Ed Kopko at 4/16/2009 5:32 PM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

Tax Freedom Day 2009: Pick Your State Carefully

Posted by Ed Kopko at 4/4/2009 7:35 PM | Add Comment

State Unemployment Up Everywhere in Feb, Michigan tops 12% Unemployed

Posted by Ed Kopko at 4/4/2009 7:01 AM | Add Comment

Job Openings Drop Nationwide by 9.3% in last 45 days, California Worst, 44 States show Decreases

Posted by Ed Kopko at 3/19/2009 6:10 AM | Add Comment

Best States For Jobs, Worst States for Jobs

Posted by Ed Kopko at 3/12/2009 6:35 AM | Add Comment

Best and Worst States for Individual Taxes, Maryland Worst, 6 States Best

Posted by Ed Kopko at 2/24/2009 8:19 PM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

Cost of Living by State, Tennessee the Best, Hawaii Worst

Posted by Ed Kopko at 2/22/2009 5:37 PM | Add Comment

Graduation Rates, SAT Scores and Educational Spending. Who is the Best and Worst?

Posted by Ed Kopko at 2/14/2009 3:56 PM | Add Comment

Best and Worst States for Defending Life, Pennsylvania Best, California Worst

Posted by Ed Kopko at 2/11/2009 11:29 PM | Add Comment

Best and Worst States for Jobs, State Job List from Careerbuilder

Posted by Ed Kopko at 1/29/2009 10:22 PM | Add Comment

State Unemployment Up in Every State in the Union, Wyoming Best, Michigan Worst State

Posted by Ed Kopko at 1/27/2009 8:36 PM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

People Leave NY and Illinois for 32 Straight Years!!! People choose Best states with their feet.

Posted by Ed Kopko at 1/25/2009 2:59 PM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

Best and Worst States for Credit Scores

Posted by Ed Kopko at 1/21/2009 9:03 PM | Add Comment

2008 Crime State Rankings: New Hampshire Best, Nevada Worst

Posted by Ed Kopko at 1/18/2009 1:29 PM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

Best and Worst States for SAT Scores

Posted by Ed Kopko at 1/14/2009 7:51 AM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment

Best and Worst States for Jobs

Posted by Ed Kopko at 1/10/2009 9:39 PM | Add Comment

Best and Worst States for Entrepreneurs

Posted by Ed Kopko at 1/6/2009 8:09 AM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

Connecticut Worst State for Tax Burden, Oklahoma the Best

Posted by Ed Kopko at 1/4/2009 7:57 PM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

Wyoming Best and Michigan Worst State for Employment December 2008,

Posted by Ed Kopko at 1/3/2009 7:13 PM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment

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Ed Kopko

Ed Kopko is a leading expert on CEO's and their attitudes towards business and politics. In addition to his over 25 years of being a public company CEO, Ed served as CEO and Publisher of Chief Executive Magazine which for 32 years has published news about and for CEOs. He created and managed the CEO Index and Chief Executive's "Best and Worst States to Grow Your Business." Ed's media appearances have included CNBC, Fox News, Bloomberg, MSNBC, Fox Business. His writings have been published, in addition to Chief Executive, in various media including the Wall Street Journal, Detroit Free Press and Forbes.com. He looks to bring a unique view and insight on state social, tax, lifestyle and employment through this site. Ed holds a M.A. in Economics from Columbia University. He currently is CEO of Mercury Z a leading innovation and engineering company. He also serves as a Trustee of the Foundation for Economic Education Technorati Profile

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  2. Job Openings by State May 2010: Up 7.6% Under Obama
    Tuesday, June 01, 2010
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    Friday, March 12, 2010
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    Sunday, March 07, 2010
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    Wednesday, February 10, 2010
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    Tuesday, February 09, 2010
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    Sunday, February 07, 2010
  9. Best States for Football Championships: Super Bowl Winners by State
    Sunday, February 07, 2010
  10. One Year Of Obama and Stimulus: Job Openings down 5.48% , Unemployment Up to 10%
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