<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
Why are only certain states giving fourth stimulus checks?
<|assistant|>
Only certain states are giving out fourth stimulus checks because the stimulus funds are allocated based on each state's share of the payroll taxes paid in 2018 and 2019, as well as on certain other factors. The states that are able to provide additional stimulus funds are those that have lower tax obligations and more needy populations, due to higher levels of unemployment.