North Carolina
9
Fiscal Ranking
North Carolina ranks 9th among the US states for its fiscal health.
19
Federal Regulatory Impact Ranking
In 2015, North Carolina experienced the 19th highest impact of federal regulations.
43
Health Care Ranking
North Carolina ranks near the bottom in the Healthcare Openness and Access Project Index with a score of 2.87.
25
Number of Certificate-of-Need Laws
CON laws, which require government permission before adding, expanding, or improving healthcare facilities, have failed to meet any of their stated goals.
+131 M
Rainy Day Fund
North Carolina has $131 million more than it needs to weather a recession of average severity.
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