Which is the richest state in usa?

NEW YORK --While some American states are recovering from the recession, many others are struggling to get out from under the pressures associated with the economy's decline. Everyday Americans are fighting to put food on the tables, pay their bills, and keep a roof over their heads. read more

Like in many of the poorest states, Alabama’s poverty rate of 18.5% is among the highest of all states. Other problems the state faces are a high jobless rate and a high proportion of households relying on food stamps. Last year, 6.1% of workers were unemployed, the eighth highest jobless rate of any state. read more