In it's 2014 ranking of best and worst states for business, Chief Executive Magazine ranked Connecticut #44. In CNBC's 2014 report of "America's Top States for Business" Connecticut's ranking fell for the fourth consecutive year - now at #46, with the fourth highest cost of doing business, the third highest cost of living and the second worst economy in the country. We are losing jobs and residents are leaving for lower cost states. In order to grow jobs, we need a environment friendly to small and large businesses. Eliminating the business entity tax and corporate income tax surcharge are two things that would help.