What does becoming a State mean exactly? If it means they get less funds from the federal government then fine but if it means more then no. The problem with PR is that they are poor and don't run themselves properly. How will them becoming a State help the federation at all?

What does becoming a State mean exactly? If it means they get less funds from the federal government then fine but if it means less then no. The problem with PR is that they are poor and don't run themselves properly. How will them becoming a State help the federation at all?