Apr 14, 2025 - News
Massachusetts federal funding: 31.7% of revenue at risk
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Massachusetts receives roughly 31.7% of it's annual revenue from the federal government, per the latest available data.
- That was $25.7 billion in 2022.
- Federal funding makes up 40% or more of overall revenue in nearly half of U.S. states.
Why it matters: The Trump administration and congressional Republicans are looking for ways to cut federal spending, and some states may be more vulnerable than others to major decreases.
By the numbers: As of 2022, federal funding accounts for the greatest shares of state revenue in Louisiana (50.5%), Alaska (50.2%) and Arizona (49.7%).
- It accounts for the smallest shares in North Dakota (22.2%), Hawai'i (25.9%) and Virginia (27.6%).
Stunning stat: Total federal grants exceeded $1 trillion in 2022 for the first time, per Pew.