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Southeast 'Boom Belt' Sees $9T GDP Surge Amid Migration

4/9/2026

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A Southeast economic shift, the "Boom Belt," spans 11 states with a $9 trillion GDP.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Texas Governor Greg Abbott celebrated Miami growth, citing population and job gains.
DeSantis noted residents are moving from high-tax states like California and New York to escape tax proposals.
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins and TXSE CEO Jim Lee discussed going public in the U.S., urging investor protections and growth.

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A Southeast economic shift, the "Boom Belt," spans 11 states with a $9 trillion GDP.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Texas Governor Greg Abbott celebrated Miami growth, citing population and job gains.
DeSantis noted residents are moving from high-tax states like California and New York to escape tax proposals.
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins and TXSE CEO Jim Lee discussed going public in the U.S., urging investor protections and growth.