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President Donald Trump leaves the Saudi Royal Court with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on May 13, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Trump begins a multi-nation tour of the Gulf region focused on expanding economic ties and reinforcing security cooperation with key U.S. allies. (Win McNamee / Getty Images)

States buckle in for federal cuts, budget shortfalls and economic uncertainty

“Uncertainty is not great for infrastructure investment planning in particular,” one Pew analyst said.
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Katie Hobbs
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs speaks during the Harris-Walz Campaign Election Eve rally and concert at the Celebrity theater in Phoenix, Arizona, on November 4, 2024. (Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images)

Arizona governor vetoes state bitcoin reserve

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs said Arizonans' retirement funds are "not the place for the state to try untested investments."
LA wildire aftermath
In an aerial view, Bishop Charles Dorsey leads a prayer rally for the Altadena community and for his church, amid the remains of Lifeline Fellowship Christian Center which burned to the ground in the Eaton Fire, on April 12, 2025 in Altadena, California. (Mario Tama / Getty Images)

AI to speed building permits in L.A. after wildfires

California launched a new AI-powered tool design to accelerate the process of approving building permits. Recent fires destroyed more than 16,000 homes, businesses and other buildings.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore speaks onstage during the 2025 Congressional Black Caucus Ceremonial Swearing-In at The Anthem on The Wharf on January 03, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (Leigh Vogel / Getty Images for Congressional Black Caucus Foundation)

Maryland names former federal agency CISO as state’s new cyber chief

Maryland has named James Saunders, a former federal technology official, to serve as its new chief information security officer.
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