For the first time in six years, Washington has failed to keep the government open. The shutdown has already sent 750,000 federal workers home without pay, while “essential” workers remain on the job. As of this writing, negotiations in Congress remain deadlocked, with no compromise in sight.

What does this mean for the states? It means uncertainty. It means risk. I also means opportunity.

We have a proven framework for financial resilience … a way for states to take back control and secure their own futures, no matter the chaos in D.C. It's a breakthrough approach that uses advanced AI technology to uncover unused and idle funds hidden within state agencies. In Oklahoma, this approach has already identified billions of dollars in unused money

We are gathering leaders from across the country ... governors, business owners, legislators, and policy innovators ... to discuss how to make it work in their states as well ... how it can help reenergize local businesses and local economies.