Make sure to be on the lookout in the coming daysfor our follow-up on this topic from Texas reporter AmySorter.

SACRAMENTO-This morning, GlobeSt.com reported that Texas Gov.Rick Perry recently released a radio ad inCalifornia criticizing the Golden State's business climate andencouraging businesses to relocate to Texas, but we pointed outthat Kish Rajan, director of the CA Governor'sOffice of Business and Economic Development, says not to worry,noting that business relocations only account for 0.03% of annualjob losses in the State.

And while not all of the local sources we spoke with were keenon the State, with many having some suggestions for improvement,Vic Montalbo, president and partner ofEpsteen & Associates, who tells GlobeSt.comthat California continues to remain a top destination for businesswith its port, agriculture, entertainment, education, bio-tech,energy and medical industries leading the growth. “Despitestate migration, the state's population continues to increase, withan anticipated continued growth to 50 million by the year2050.”

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