State with the worst gap between population growth and spending in the last decade? Illinois.

State with the worst gap between population growth and spending in the last decade?

Illinois.

Population shrunk by 1%.

State spending grew 72%, inflation adjusted.

I'll continue asking - where did all the money go? https://t.co/x4tydgr3Xt pic.twitter.com/2ff2Os3iLI

— Maria Davidson (@MariaDavidson) April 7, 2026