Free reminder that the USGS is involved in an epic, nearly decade-long collection of mid- and high- density lidar of the entire continental USA, and the QC'd data (point cloud & derived) is published gratis for everyone to use:
https://www.usgs.gov/3d-elevation-program
https://www.usgs.gov/media/images/3d-elevation-program-fy25-...
https://www.usgs.gov/3d-elevation-program/3dep-spatial-metad...