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Of the $7.1 billion in taxes collected by West Virginia in 2022, $366.3 million came from corporations net income taxes, a 14.3 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

West Virginia collected $3.2 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes in 2022

Of the $7.1 billion in taxes collected by West Virginia in 2022, 45.3 percent, or $3.2 billion, came from sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

West Virginia collected $2.5 billion in individual income taxes in 2022

Of the $7.1 billion in taxes collected by West Virginia in 2022, 35.4 percent, or $2.5 billion, came from individual income taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

West Virginia ranks 43rd in the U.S. for the most insurance premiums sales tax paid in 2022

In 2022, West Virginia collected $135,847,000 in insurance premiums sales tax, ranking it 43rd in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

24 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in West Virginia during week ending July 8

There were 24 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in West Virginia in the week ending July 8, making up 5.6% of total deaths by all causes in West Virginia.

Manchin Opposes Julie Su for U.s. Secretary of Labor

On July 13, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on his decision to oppose the nomination of Julie Su to serve as U.S. Secretary of Labor.

Manchin, Cruz Gas Stove Ban Included in Fy24 Appropriations Bill

On July 13, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) secured a bipartisan amendment to prevent the Biden Administration from banning gas stoves in households across America in the Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) funding bill. The amendment mirrors the Gas Stoves Protection and Freedom Act that Senator Manchin and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced in February. The full Senate will vote on this legislation later this year.

Capito Hosts Key U.s. Broadband Official, Broadband Leaders in West Virginia

Capito leads series of broadband meetings focused on deployment of recently announced $1.2 billion funding to better-connect West Virginia

Manchin Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Promote Women's Lung Cancer Research

On July 11, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) introduced the bipartisan Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act to promote increased research into the prevention and management of lung cancer among women, with a specific focus on non-smokers. The American Cancer Society estimates that 59,910 women will die of lung cancer in 2023, and one in five women diagnosed with this illness are lifetime non-smokers.

Manchin Statement on 4th Circuit Decision to Halt Construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline

Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the below statement following a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit to stay construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline through Jefferson National Forest. The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 ratified and approved all necessary permits for Mountain Valley Pipeline in order for construction to resume and stated that no court shall have jurisdiction to consider further litigation of these permits.

West Virginia ranks 24th in the U.S. for the most amusements sales tax paid in 2022

In 2022, West Virginia collected $39,214,000 in amusements sales tax, ranking it 24th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

West Virginia collected $146.9 million in taxes on motor vehicle operator licenses in 2022

Of the $7.1 billion in taxes collected by West Virginia in 2022, 2.1 percent, or $146.9 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).

West Virginia collected $7.9 million in property taxes in 2022

Of the $7.1 billion in taxes collected by West Virginia in 2022, 0.1 percent, or $7.9 million, came from property taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

West Virginia collected 2.6% less in property taxes in 2022

Of the $7.1 billion in taxes collected by West Virginia in 2022, $7.9 million came from property taxes, a 2.6 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

West Virginia collected 15.1% more in insurance premiums sales tax in 2022

Of the $7.1 billion in taxes collected by West Virginia in 2022, $135.8 million came from insurance premiums sales tax, a 15.1 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

27 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in West Virginia during week ending July 8