The Indiana Chamber gave credit to North Dakota for doing so well economically, especially compared to other states in the region. A quote from the web site:
Compare Indiana’s state budget to our Midwest neighbors and we’re doing pretty well.
But we’re not able to match an unlikely leader in economic prowess – North Dakota. Oil deposits, heavy agricultural interests and even its location near Canada are factors in producing a large budget surplus.
Included was a link to an article listing how and why North Dakota’s economy is so strong right now.
I personally think the oil industry has a lot to do with it.
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