State agencies spending more federal dollars
Federal spending by state agencies has increased since the start of the Great Recession. Below are some of the agencies that receive federal funding:
Department of Community Health (Medicaid)
Fiscal 2008: $5.04 billion
Fiscal 2012: $6.13 billion
Department of Education:
Fiscal 2008: $1.55 billion
Fiscal 2012: $2.09 billion
Department of Transportation:
Fiscal 2008: $975 million
Fiscal 2012: $1.29 billion
Department of Community Affairs
Fiscal 2008: $167 million
Fiscal 2012: $195 million
Department of Public Safety
Fiscal 2008: $26.8 million
Fiscal 2012: $33.2 million
Total state spending (state, federal and other sources):
Fiscal 2008: $38.5 billion
Fiscal 2012: $40.5 billion
Source: Office of Planning and Budget
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James Salzer has covered state government and politics in Georgia since 1990. He previously covered politics and government in Texas and Florida. He specializes in government finance, budgets, taxes, campaign finance, ethics and legislative history
