Where States Get Their Money

FY 2015

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Where States Get Their Money, FY 2015

Note: This research has been updated with new data. For the latest data, visit: http://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/data-visualizations/2018/where-states-get-their-money.

Taxes and federal funds together account for 81 percent of revenue for the 50 states. Taxes are the largest revenue source in 46 states, while federal funds are greatest in three. But neither is the primary contributor to government coffers in one state: Alaska. 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: State Trends and Analysis, an interactive resource from The Pew Charitable Trusts, allows you to sort and analyze data on key fiscal, economic, and demographic trends in the 50 states and understand their impact on states’ fiscal health.

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