Fiscal federalism is an archived project. For more information about Pew’s work on the intersection of federal and state fiscal policies, please visit Managing Fiscal Risks.
Almost all changes to federal policy affect state revenue, economies, and residents. The Pew Charitable Trusts examines the intersection of federal and state fiscal policies among several different areas, including:
- Grants to states that fund a wide range of programs and projects, such as Medicaid, infrastructure, and education.
- Federal and state spending on natural disasters, including how both levels of government pay for and coordinate around wildfires, hurricanes, and other emergencies.
- Federal aid to states in response to recessions.
