The Uneven Distribution of Government Assistance Programs Across American Regions

This paper examines how government assistance is not evenly dispersed across American regions. The issue is caused by state-level management of federally funded programs that lead to major differences in welfare access and effectiveness.

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Zoey Smith

June 19, 2026

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Other Fellowship Capstones

LLMs and the Environment: Generating the Need for Action

Artificial Intelligence Applications in Humanitarian Crises

The Racial Implications of Private Prisons