George Kavallines | CNBC
| Category | Score | 2017 Rank | 2016 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workforce | 146 | 50 | 50 |
| Infrastructure | 108 | 48 | 48 |
| Cost of Doing Business | 163 | 32 (Tie) | 33 |
| Economy | 132 | 38 | 49 |
| Quality of Life | 216 | 7 | 5 |
| Technology & Innovation | 68 | 41 (Tie) | 39 |
| Education | 117 | 20 (Tie) | 31 |
| Business Friendliness | 59 | 36 | 34 |
| Access to Capital | 24 | 40 | 27 |
| Cost of Living | 13 | 38 | 39 |
| [[link#104545209#Overall]] | 1046 | 46 | [[link#103606632#46]] |
Economic Profile
Governor: Paul LePage, Republican
Population: 1,331,479
GDP growth (Q4 2016): 0.7 percent
Unemployment rate (May 2017): 3.2 percent
Top corporate tax rate: 8.93 percent
Top individual income tax rate: 10.15 percent
Gasoline tax: 30.01 cents/gallon
Bond rating/outlook (Moody's, S&P): Aa2, AA stable
Major private employers: Hannaford Brothers Co., Avangrid
Economic profile sources: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federation of Tax Administrators, American Petroleum Institute (excluding 18.40 cent/gallon federal tax), Moody's Investor Service, S&P Global Market Intelligence
