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Western, Southeastern states see economic bumps in first quarter
Western and Southeastern states experienced significant GDP growth in the first quarter of 2025, with Washington state rising 4.5% due to an AI boom. North and South Dakota saw large personal income increases from higher oil prices but minimal economic output growth after inflation adjustments. Hawaii faced a 23.9% income decline due to tourism and federal job cuts.
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