KEY TAKEAWAYS: Louisiana ranks fifth among U.S. states most dependent on federal aid, according to a WalletHub analysis. The state ranks first in government dependence on federal funding. Louisiana received about $21.9 billion in federal funding in fiscal year 2022. Federal funding supports in frastructure, education and healthcare programs across the state.   The federal government doles out financial aid for a variety of reasons, whether it’s for disaster relief and public health emergencies or for investments in education, infrastructure and more. This federal aid can be crucial for states, however, some states receive significantly more funding than others. In order to find out which states are the most dependent on the federal government, WalletHub compared states based on the return of federal taxes paid, share of federal jobs and federal funding as a percentage of state revenue. Louisiana is the fifth-most federally dependent state according to WalletHub WalletHub found Louisiana to be the fifth-most federally dependent state, with Louisiana’s state government depending on the federal government more than any other state. While the state ranks first for government dependence, Louisiana ranks 22nd for residents’ dependence on the federal government, according to WalletHub. Louisiana has the highest share of federal funding used as state revenue, says the Pelican Institute for Public Policy. Federal funding helps state and local governments pay for things like infrastructure, education and healthcare. In fiscal year 2022, Louisiana received about $21.9 billion in federal funding, says USA Facts. Which states rely most on federal aid?   Alaska Kentucky West Virginia Mississippi Louisiana South Carolina Arizona Indiana New Mexico Montana Alabama Oklahoma Maine Wyoming Missouri Tennessee North Dakota Pennsylvania Rhode Island Maryland South Dakota Vermont Connecticut Arkansas Georgia Minnesota Virginia Florida Hawaii Michigan Oregon North Carolina Nebraska Wisconsin Colorado Ohio New Hampshire New York Texas Idaho Iowa Nevada Washington California Illinois Kansas Utah Delaware Massachusetts New Jersey Presley Bo Tyler is a reporter for the Louisiana Deep South Connect Team for USA Today. Find her on X @PresleyTyler02 and email at [email protected] This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: How much does Louisiana rely on the federal government? More than others Reporting by Presley Bo Tyler, Shreveport Times / Shreveport Times USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect ...read more read less