Report: States' Reliance on Federal Funds Increases
States rely on federal dollars more than they have in modern history, according to a new report.
A significant increase in reliance on federal funds has been observed since the 1990s, with
23 states now get a higher proportion of their budgets from federal dollars than they did during pandemic lockdowns.
Furthermore,
every state but Idaho and New Mexico [receives] a higher share of revenue from the federal government in 2023 than pre-pandemic.
This dependency makes states vulnerable to federal bureaucrats and turmoil.
Author's summary: States' reliance on federal funds is at an all-time high.