He turned Ohio into a Welfare State!
Total Federal Funding: Ohio received roughly $43.6 billion in FY2022 and $41.3 billion in federal grants in 2024, covering essential services.
Return on Investment: In 2022, Ohio received about $1.29 back in federal funds for every $1 it sent to the federal government, highlighting a positive fiscal balance, notes Policy Matters Ohio? You mean WELFARE - Y’all hate so much?
OHIO IS A WELFARE STATE.
Federal Programs: These funds support Medicaid, education, infrastructure, housing, and food security, benefiting state and local governments directly.
American Rescue Plan: Ohio also received billions in COVID-related aid ($5.4B state, $5.3B local) through the Urban Institute and Ohio Poverty Law Center.
What are we doing with these funds? With the GOP in charge you can see for yourself these funds will be cut and we will be left without healthcare.
Largest Net Contributors (Donor States):
These are largely wealthy, blue states.
California: Contributed $275.6 billion more than it received.
New York: Contributed $76.5 billion more than it received.
Texas: Contributed $68.1 billion more than it received (Texas is often considered a red state, but it is a major economic hub and a net contributor).
On a per-person basis, Nebraska, Minnesota, and Washington had the highest net contributions.
Largest Net Recipients (Recipient States):
These states receive more federal spending than they pay in federal taxes.
Virginia: Received $89.0 billion more than it contributed (due in large part to federal contracts and military presence).
Alabama: Received $44.7 billion more than it contributed.
South Carolina: Received $38.9 billion more than it contributed.
On a per-person basis, New Mexico, Alaska, and West Virginia had the biggest gaps.
Primary Drivers of the Flow
Progressive Federal Taxes: States with higher per capita incomes and wealthier residents, which tend to be blue states, pay a disproportionate share of federal income taxes.
Federal Spending Programs: Many spending programs, such as Medicaid, Social Security, and various grants, tend to send more money to states with lower-income populations and greater needs.
Federal Facilities and Contracts:
States with major federal facilities (e.g., military bases) or a high volume of federal contracts can receive substantial federal funds, a factor benefiting both red and blue states (e.g., Virginia).
Ultimately, the federal budget operates as a mechanism that transfers money from wealthier areas to poorer areas across the nation, regardless of the states' political alignment.
What happens to Ohioans when the $ flow stops?
Let us know the plan you voted for.
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