Where States Get Their Money

FY 2017

Where States Get Their Money, FY 2017

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Taxes and federal funds together account for 80.3 percent of revenue for the 50 states. Taxes are the largest revenue source in 43 states, while federal funds are greatest in seven: Alaska, Arizona, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, and Wyoming.

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This infographic displays a breakdown of each state’s revenue by major categories. See downloadable data for other percentages.

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Fiscal 50: State Trends and Analysis

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Fiscal 50 is an interactive platform that provides clear, data-driven portraits of state fiscal conditions. Users can view, sort, and analyze data on key trends that shape states’ fiscal health now and over the long term. Fiscal 50 also features research and analysis to help users understand how these trends interact and fit together—and how they relate to real-time developments playing out in state capitols across the country.