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5.2%

Increase in state spending from fiscal 2016 to fiscal 2017, which is more than double last year's growth rate. The states collectively spent nearly $2 trillion.

Increase in state spending from fiscal 2016 to fiscal 2017, which is more than double last year's growth rate. The states collectively spent nearly $2 trillion.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.
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