[Oldeconomybuyer]

If I recall correctly, CA pays out 1/3 of all welfare.

[Grampa Dave]

“If I recall correctly, CA pays out 1/3 of all welfare.”

Welfare in California
34% Of the nation’s welfare recipients live in California

But only …12% of the U.S. population resides here

How we compare
California is third among states in per-capita spending on welfare:

$179

New York leads the nation:

$256

Idaho is at the bottom:

$17

Excerpted, The San Diego Union-Tribune

http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/politics/sdut-welfare-capital-of-the-us-2012jul28-htmlstory.html