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Arizona ranks 20th among states vulnerable to federal control

Arizona is the 20th most dependent state that relies on the federal government, according to a new report. ... The Arizona Center for Economic Progress said in fiscal year 2025, 45% of the state’s revenue came from federal funds.

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