State of West Virginia
Recent News About State of West Virginia
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West Virginia’s Transfer Dependency in 2022 vs 1970: Shocking analysis
In 2022, government transfers contributed 28.9% of income in West Virginia. How does this compare to historical figures?
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9 basketball players from West Virginia to play in women’s NCAA March Madness tournament
Parkersburg has the most players of any city representing West Virginia in the tournament.
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West Virginia has 11 basketball players on the court in this year’s men’s NCAA March Madness tournament
Morgantown has the most players of any city representing West Virginia in the tournament.
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West Virginia ranks highest in the U.S. for government transfer dependency at 28.9% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 28.9% of income in West Virginia—ranking it the most dependent among U.S. states.
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West Virginia ranks highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $14,450 in 2022
In 2022, residents of West Virginia received an average of $14,450 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it highest in the nation.
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Analysis: West Virginia among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Mountain State Times shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” West Virginia is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls' high school sports.
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West Virginia: Residents received $5.09 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022
In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.7% of income in West Virginia, providing an average of $2,865 per capita to residents.
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West Virginia: Medicare dependency reached 6.9% in 2022
In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6.9% of income in West Virginia, providing an average of $3,456 per capita to residents.
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West Virginia: Social Security made up 9.7% of total income in 2022
In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 9.7% of income in West Virginia, providing an average of $4,864 per capita to residents.
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West Virginia: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 3.2% of income in 2022
In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.2% of income in West Virginia, providing an average of $1,581 per capita to residents.
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Analysis: West Virginia among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Mountain State Times shows that West Virginia is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.
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2023: West Virginia ranks 7th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $15,899,471
In 2023, West Virginia received $15,899,471 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking seventh nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).
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Analysis: West Virginia one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Mountain State Times shows that West Virginia is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.
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In West Virginia, 96 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”
West Virginia registered 96 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).
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West Virginia receives 1 EDA grant totaling $137,923 for technical assistance in 2023
West Virginia received one grant totaling $137,923 for technical assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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West Virginia receives 14 EDA grants totaling $14,781,548 for planning in 2023
West Virginia received 14 grants totaling $14,781,548 for planning in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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West Virginia receives 8 EDA grants totaling $980,000 for public works in 2023
West Virginia received eight grants totaling $980,000 for public works in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Analysis: West Virginia one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Mountain State Times shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” West Virginia is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls' high school sports.
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West Virginia's license tax revenue unchanged in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year
West Virginia collected $60 million in license taxes during the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
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West Virginia's license tax revenue up 39.5% in Q2 compared to previous quarter
West Virginia collected $60 million in license taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.