It does look like California is even this year. It hasn't in the past though.

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-st...to-federal-government-than-they-get-back

The report: https://rockinst.org/issue-areas/fiscal-analysis/balance-of-payments-portal/ (far right tab "balance of payments" shows historical data)

If you ever find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck.