8. Vermont
Gross State Product (in millions): $30,723
Total state spending in 2015: $5,429
State spending as a percentage of gross state product: 17.671%
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Gross State Product (in millions): $30,723
Total state spending in 2015: $5,429
State spending as a percentage of gross state product: 17.671%
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