Mass. shines in tech study, Calif. loses luster

June 19, 2008 By MICHAEL LIEDTKE , AP Business Writer

(AP) -- Massachusetts remains the "gold standard" for mining economic growth from technology and science while California is losing its luster, according to a study released Thursday.

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