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News from June 2021

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West Virginia collected 7.1% less in individual income taxes in 2020

By Mountain State Times | Jun 27, 2021

Of the $5.5 billion in taxes collected by West Virginia in 2020, $1.9 billion came from individual income taxes, a 7.1 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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West Virginia ranks fifth with $13,431,302 total in EDA grants in 2018

By Mountain State Times | Jun 27, 2021

The US Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded $13,431,302 total in grants to fund economic development projects in West Virginia in 2018, ranking the state fifth among states, according to data made available by the EDA.

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West Virginia ranks 20th in the U.S. for the most amusements license paid in 2020

By Mountain State Times | Jun 26, 2021

In 2020, West Virginia collected $4.2 million in amusements license, ranking it 20th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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West Virginia collected 3.6% less in motor fuels sales tax in 2020

By Mountain State Times | Jun 26, 2021

Of the $5.5 billion in taxes collected by West Virginia in 2020, $427.3 million came from motor fuels sales tax, a 3.6 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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West Virginia collected $1.9 billion in individual income taxes in 2020

By Mountain State Times | Jun 26, 2021

Of the $5.5 billion in taxes collected by West Virginia in 2020, 35.6 percent, or $1.9 billion, came from individual income taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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West Virginia receives one EDA grant totaling $1,704,000 for disaster relief in 2018

By Mountain State Times | Jun 26, 2021

West Virginia received one grant totaling $1,704,000 for disaster relief in 2018 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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VA provides 22.8% fewer home purchase loans in West Virginia in 2nd quarter

By Mountain State Times | Jun 26, 2021

There were 427 VA home purchases in West Virginia in the second quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2021, totaling $106.8 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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EDA awards over $26 million in grants for economic development projects in West Virginia in 2020

By Mountain State Times | Jun 26, 2021

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued 18 grants worth $26,361,440 in 2020 to fund economic development projects through opportunity zones in West Virginia.

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in West Virginia declines from Q1 to Q2

By Mountain State Times | Jun 26, 2021

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in West Virginia during the second quarter of fiscal year 2021 was $221,399, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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West Virginia receives eight EDA grants totaling $5,784,200 for assistance to coal communities in 2018

By Mountain State Times | Jun 25, 2021

West Virginia received eight grants totaling $5,784,200 for assistance to coal communities in 2018 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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West Virginia ranks fifth in the U.S. for the most alcoholic beverages license paid in 2020

By Mountain State Times | Jun 25, 2021

In 2020, West Virginia collected $44.7 million in alcoholic beverages license, ranking it fifth in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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West Virginia's miscellaneous tax revenues up 82.8 percent in Q4 2020

By Mountain State Times | Jun 25, 2021

West Virginia collected $53 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the fourth quarter of 2020, a 82.8 percent increase over the previous quarter when $29 million was reported, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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West Virginia collected 4.5% more in taxes on miscellaneous licenses in 2020

By Mountain State Times | Jun 25, 2021

Of the $5.5 billion in taxes collected by West Virginia in 2020, $3.5 million came from miscellaneous license taxes, a 4.5 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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EDA funds 24 projects supporting economic development in West Virginia in 2018

By Mountain State Times | Jun 25, 2021

West Virginia ranks fourth among US States with 24 grants awarded by the US Economic Development Administration (EDA) to fund economic development projects in 2018.

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in West Virginia declines from Q4 FY2020 to Q1 FY2021

By Mountain State Times | Jun 25, 2021

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in West Virginia during the first quarter of fiscal year 2021 was $221,971, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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West Virginia collected $143.6 million in taxes on motor vehicle operator licenses in 2020

By Mountain State Times | Jun 25, 2021

Of the $5.5 billion in taxes collected by West Virginia in 2020, 2.6 percent, or $143.6 million, came from taxes on motor vehicle operator licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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VA provides 1.3% fewer home purchase loans in West Virginia in 1st quarter

By Mountain State Times | Jun 25, 2021

There were 553 VA home purchases in West Virginia in the first quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2021, totaling $132.9 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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West Virginia's miscellaneous tax revenues down 42 percent in Q3 2020

By Mountain State Times | Jun 25, 2021

West Virginia collected $29 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the third quarter of 2020, a 42 percent decrease from the previous quarter when $50 million was reported, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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June 24 sees Congressional Record publish “INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” in the Senate section

By Mountain State Times | Jun 24, 2021

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” on June 24.

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June 24 sees Congressional Record publish “GROWING CLIMATE SOLUTIONS ACT OF 2021” in the Senate section

By Mountain State Times | Jun 24, 2021

“GROWING CLIMATE SOLUTIONS ACT OF 2021” was published on page S4749 of the Congressional Record on June 24.