Bay State tops NE in creating family-friendly conditions

Massachusetts tops New England in terms of social and economic policies that improve family well-being and prosperity, as well as that of their communities, according to a recently developed index.
The Bay State ranked in the top 20, ahead of New Hampshire, which held the top spot in 2015 rankings in the Family Prosperity Index. Massachusetts moved up five places from 2015, while the Granite State dropped six places. Connecticut fell two places to dead last.