GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - CNBC released its annual list of "America's Top States for Business" Tuesday -- and once again Colorado was in the top five.

For the second straight year, the "Centennial State" came in at number three behind Texas and Virginia.

The rankings are based on scores each state receives in 10 different categories including the cost of doing business, workforce, and technology & innovation.

Colorado received its highest marks in quality of life, business friendliness, and economy.

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