/tags/npr-series-states-of-the-economy NPR Series: States Of The Economy en-US Copyright »Ê¹ÚÍøÖ·/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:45:00 GMT /npr-news/2011-12-30/fla-s-economic-pain-anger-could-shape-2012-race It's once again poised to play an important role in the presidential election, but Florida is a very different state than it was four years ago. Reeling from the housing collapse and high unemployment, voters are feeling the pinch and are angry at what's happening in Washington. Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:45:00 GMT /npr-news/2011-12-30/fla-s-economic-pain-anger-could-shape-2012-race Greg Allen /npr-news/2011-12-28/n-h-voters-look-for-calm-amid-economic-jitters New Hampshire's economy looks pretty good compared with much of the nation. But even there, confidence has been shaken, and many families' economic outlook has declined. Republican voters are trying to figure out which presidential candidate offers the best plan to soothe economic anxiety. Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:01:00 GMT /npr-news/2011-12-28/n-h-voters-look-for-calm-amid-economic-jitters New Hampshire Public Radio: Dan Gorenstein, Dan Gorenstein /npr-news/2011-12-28/despite-signs-of-hope-iowa-voters-question-economy The economy is expected to be the No. 1 issue in next year's presidential race. But the states holding the first primary contests are not exactly typical. In Iowa, the unemployment rate is far below the national average. Jobs in small towns, however, remain scarce. Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:46:00 GMT /npr-news/2011-12-28/despite-signs-of-hope-iowa-voters-question-economy Scott Horsley