As an informal term, it appears to be used when referring to activities within a state's boundaries, but which are not properties of the state. (politics.stackexchange.com)
Unclaimed dogs become property of the state and will be evaluated by the Lucas County Dog Warden for adoptability. (toledohumane.org)
Mr Baba Anaba, the Administrator for Euroget De-Invest S.A, appealed to the public to see the projects as property of the State, and avoid playing politics with it otherwise a partisan attitude would undermine the development of national infrastructure. (citifmonline.com)