5. Arkansas
Gross State Product (in millions): $129,745
Total state spending in 2015: $23,804
State spending as a percentage of gross state product: 18.347%
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Gross State Product (in millions): $129,745
Total state spending in 2015: $23,804
State spending as a percentage of gross state product: 18.347%
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