Federal assistance to states has come into the spotlight recently during the coronavirus pandemic, where some states have received far more money per case than others. For example, in the initial $150 billion given to states from the stimulus package, which was allocated by population, New York got less than $24,000 per positive case while Alaska received over $3.3 million. While the government has shelled out around $750 billion total to states during this crisis, it faces questions about whether the distribution has been truly equitable and efficient. (Sen. Mitch McConnell represents Kentucky.) [I]t is clear that some states receive a far higher return on their federal income-tax contributions than others.
Most Federally Dependent States
| Rank (1 = Most Dependent) | State | Total Score | ‘State Residents’ Dependency’ Rank | ‘State Government’s Dependency’ Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico | 85.80 | 1 | 5 |
| 2 | Kentucky | 78.18 | 3 | 7 |
| 3 | Mississippi | 77.02 | 6 | 4 |
| 4 | West Virginia | 73.86 | 5 | 9 |
| 5 | Montana | 70.78 | 14 | 2 |
| 6 | Alaska | 68.61 | 7 | 8 |
| 7 | South Carolina | 67.58 | 4 | 16 |
| 8 | Indiana | 64.37 | 8 | 11 |
| 9 | Arizona | 62.71 | 13 | 6 |
| 10 | Wyoming | 62.26 | 24 | 1 |
https://wallethub.com/edu/states-most-least-dependent-on-the-federal-government/2700/
Red vs. Blue States
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