Financing states and local Government

Federalism and Intergovernmental relations are dominated by one key factor in the U.S: Financing.  Identify at least two methods that state and local governments can gain financial resources from the federal government.  Then discuss whether you think it is good or bad that states and local governments increasingly receive funding from the federal government.

Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references