- Funding for K-12 education as well as higher education is established from state income taxes. This includes standard-based academic instruction, special education services, teacher recruitment and development and remedial instruction services. These programs are for public and state schools, and the programs supported vary by state as well as amount of funding.
- Health and human services include medical, dental, mental health and social services. The programs vary from state to state and provide care for vulnerable or at-risk individuals. These programs are intended to protect the overall health of individuals residing in the state.
- Corrections and rehabilitation are programs intended to protect the community with crime prevention and recidivism reduction strategies. These programs include but are not limited to juvenile education and operations, parole operations, correctional health care services and community partnerships.
- Environmental protection funding is used to restore and protect environmental quality as well as protecting public health. These include enforcement of environmental laws and regulations that are intended to promote economic vitality and safety of residents.
- Business, transportation and housing funding is responsible for maintaining the strength and efficiency of the state's financial infrastructure. This includes regulations on transportation, housing and business as well as funding for improving aspects of each section.
