Mississippi, Louisiana move up in tech index

Mississippi and Louisiana improved their overall ranking in the latest Milken Institute State Science and Technology Index. Louisiana is ranked 45, up one spot from 2008, while Mississippi improved two spots to 48. Mississippi had its best showing in technology concentration and dynamism, where it ranked 40. In that same category, Louisiana had its biggest gain, up 13 positions to 37. The study uses 79 indicators to come up with its rankings. Massachusetts had the best overall rank among the states. (Source: Tcp, 01/25/11) Study