West Virginia collects $2 million in property tax revenue in Q1

By Mountain State Times | Nov 20, 2024

West Virginia collected $2 million in property taxes during the first quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

West Virginia Children's Home set to close by end of December

By Mountain State Times | Nov 19, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has announced the closure of the West Virginia Children’s Home (WVCH) in Elkins, effective December 31, 2024.

West Virginia reports significant drop in overdose deaths

By Mountain State Times | Nov 19, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), through its Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP), has reported progress in reducing overdose deaths across the state.

West Virginia's sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 85.1% in Q1 compared to previous quarter

By Mountain State Times | Nov 18, 2024

West Virginia collected $844 million in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

West Virginia releases new issue of "Country Roads" for National Rural Health Day

By Mountain State Times | Nov 18, 2024

West Virginia will join other states in observing National Rural Health Day on November 21, 2024.

West Virginia's property tax revenues up 100% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Mountain State Times | Nov 17, 2024

West Virginia collected $2 million in property tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

West Virginia's combined tax revenues down 8.6% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Mountain State Times | Nov 16, 2024

West Virginia collected $1.9 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

West Virginia's sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 93.6% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Mountain State Times | Nov 15, 2024

West Virginia collected $844 million in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

VA provides 22% more home purchase loans in West Virginia in Q3

By Mountain State Times | Nov 15, 2024

There were 416 VA home purchases in West Virginia in the third quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $126.7 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

West Virginia's property tax revenues unchanged in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Mountain State Times | Nov 14, 2024

West Virginia collected $2 million in property tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

FOIA Request Sent to West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission Regarding State University Employees' Salaries on November 14, 2024

By Mountain State Times | Nov 14, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission on November 14, 2024.

West Virginia's combined tax revenues down 13.4% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Mountain State Times | Nov 13, 2024

West Virginia collected $1.5 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Number of VA loans issued in West Virginia increased by 213% from Q3 2023 to Q3 2024

By Mountain State Times | Nov 12, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 554 home loans in West Virginia, totaling $162.4 million, during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

West Virginia enhances support for youth leaving foster care

By Mountain State Times | Nov 12, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is enhancing its support for youth transitioning out of foster care.

West Virginia enhances child welfare efforts with new pilot program

By Mountain State Times | Nov 12, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is taking steps to enhance family preservation and child welfare prevention.

West Virginia promotes prenatal substance use disorder treatments during awareness month

By Mountain State Times | Nov 12, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is highlighting the availability of treatment for substance use disorder to support healthy pregnancies and reduce preterm birth risks during Prematurity Awareness Month.

Which type of West Virginia companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q3?

By Mountain State Times | Nov 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Biologics company from West Virginia in the third quarter of 2024.

VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in West Virginia in Q3 vs. Q2 2024

By Mountain State Times | Nov 9, 2024

The VA issued 45 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in West Virginia during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 52 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA home loan amount in West Virginia increases from 2022 to 2023

By Mountain State Times | Nov 8, 2024

The average VA loan amount for West Virginia in the fiscal year 2023 was $266,363, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

West Virginia expands foster care adoption program statewide

By Mountain State Times | Nov 7, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) and the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption have announced an expansion of a program aimed at increasing adoptions for youth in foster care.

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