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state

[steyt] / steɪt /






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Milei moved quickly once in office, signing dozens of decrees to shrink and deregulate the state in one of the most rapid budget turnarounds in the history of emerging markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Arizona officials have warned if the amount of water flowing into Lake Mead falls below a legal trigger point, that would allow the state to sue for a violation of the compact.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

In his campaign, Magyar promised to establish an office to recover stolen state assets.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

The company has said that “various state Attorneys General have sought to join the DOJ’s investigation or have requested access to the confidential disclosures by the company to the DOJ.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

But she’s also a mother who rubbed my back when I was sick and read me stories until I fell asleep and did the best Big Bad Wolf voice in the state of Illinois.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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