Note that "receives as much as it contributes" does not mean "fair share". Because the federal budget deficit has ballooned under the last 3 presidents, the federal government now spends significantly more than it makes. This is reflected in the map in your article: only 8 states contribute more than they receive, and it's usually $0.98/0.99 on the dollar, while the ones that receive can get up to $2+.

The balance is made up by government debt, which will eventually be monetized by inflation, which acts as a tax on savers & retirees for the benefit of those who receive direct government payments. Not sure why more people aren't mad about this, but maybe the economic effects are a bit too indirect for people to notice.

Something's going on with California, the Covid-numbers are so high, it must be the laid-back attitude