Federal support received. It’s one of the top 10 states in this regard. Said otherwise, it ranks 41st in the amount of federal support it receives, relative to how much it contributes or pays. So it is one of the states that is least dependent on the Federal government.

For reference, Utah is behind California at #30, in the middle of the pack, and Nevada is #32. New Mexico, West Virginia, and Alaska are the states that are most dependent on the Federal government, while Minnesota, New Jersey, and Delaware are the least dependent.