Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: What are the 'freest' states?

Release Date: March 6, 2009 This content is archived.

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An article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the freest states – those with the fewest regulations in key areas, the greatest fiscal prudence and the highest respect for individual liberties – also seem to attract new residents, while the least free states tend to lose them, according to a study conducted by Jason Sorens, assistant professor of political science.

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