I agree with everything except the very first sentence.  I think Trump is working to turn things around. The constitution hasn't changed - but my point is simply that any state that uses Federal money to stay afloat has given up a lot of rights to do it.  You can't claim independence from your parents if you are going to them every month to make up for the 25% shortfall to maintain your lifestyle. The states are gong to have to learn to balance their books, and not depend on the rest of us to make up the difference.