The largest spending category for state governments is
A) welfare.
B) health care.
C) education.
D) highway construction.

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According to the National Association of State Budget Officers, education has consistently been the largest spending category for state governments. In fiscal year 2019, education accounted for 35.8% of total state spending, followed by health care at 22.8%. Welfare and highway construction do not rank among the top spending categories for state governments.

The Largest Spending Category for State Governments Is