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
