Utah is back on top as the best state for business.

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Salt Lake City -- The state of UTAH took its place, once again, as the No. 1 state in the Forbes magazine Best States for Business ranking. Forbes cites the state's skilled workforce, low energy costs, pro-business climate and economic growth among other factors.

"We have something very special happening in our state and the rest of the nation is taking notice," says Gov. Gary R. Herbert. "Utah's success is the result of a dynamic business community that has a true partner in state government. We work to cultivate the environment for them to succeed, which is ultimately a benefit for their stakeholders, employees and all the people of our state."

Utah moves back to the top spot, where it ranked for three straight years from 2010 to 2012. With Utah at the top of the list, North Dakota came in second and North Carolina followed in third place. Utah has held the No. 1 spot in the Forbes rankings four out of the last five years.

The Forbes ranking underscores another recent report which recognized Utah as...