4. Rhode Island
Gross State Product (in millions): $45,962
Total state spending in 2015: $8,920
State spending as a percentage of gross state product: 19.407%
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Gross State Product (in millions): $45,962
Total state spending in 2015: $8,920
State spending as a percentage of gross state product: 19.407%
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