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West Virginia collected 1.4% less in taxes on motor vehicle operator licenses in 2022

By Mountain State Times | Jul 25, 2023

Of the $7.1 billion in taxes collected by West Virginia in 2022, $146.9 million came from taxes on motor vehicle operator licenses, a 1.4 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 35th in the U.S. for the most alcoholic beverages license paid in 2022

By Mountain State Times | Jul 25, 2023

In 2022, West Virginia collected $1,763,000 in alcoholic beverages license, ranking it 35th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in West Virginia during week ending July 15

By Mountain State Times | Jul 25, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in West Virginia in the week ending July 15, making up less than 2.1% of total deaths by all causes in West Virginia.

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Less than 10 people die from kidney disease in West Virginia during week ending July 15

By Mountain State Times | Jul 25, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in West Virginia in the week ending July 15, making up less than 2.1% of total deaths by all causes in West Virginia.

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West Virginia collected $7.7 million in miscellaneous taxes in 2022

By Mountain State Times | Jul 25, 2023

Of the $7.1 billion in taxes collected by West Virginia in 2022, 0.1 percent, or $7.7 million, came from miscellaneous taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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West Virginia ranks 47th in the U.S. for the most license taxes paid in 2022

By Mountain State Times | Jul 24, 2023

In 2022, West Virginia collected $191,808,000 in license taxes, ranking it 47th 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 5.6% less in miscellaneous taxes in 2022

By Mountain State Times | Jul 24, 2023

Of the $7.1 billion in taxes collected by West Virginia in 2022, $7.7 million came from miscellaneous taxes, a 5.6 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 $366.3 million in corporate net income taxes in 2022

By Mountain State Times | Jul 24, 2023

Of the $7.1 billion in taxes collected by West Virginia in 2022, 5.2 percent, or $366.3 million, came from corporations net income taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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West Virginia collected $391,000 in taxes on public utilities licenses in 2022

By Mountain State Times | Jul 23, 2023

Of the $7.1 billion in taxes collected by West Virginia in 2022, less than 0.1 percent, or $391,000, came from taxes on public utilities licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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West Virginia ranks 22nd in the U.S. for the most other selective sales and gross receipts taxes paid in 2022

By Mountain State Times | Jul 23, 2023

In 2022, West Virginia collected $650,969,000 in other selective sales and gross receipts taxes, ranking it 22nd 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 14.5% more in selective sales and gross receipts taxes in 2022

By Mountain State Times | Jul 23, 2023

Of the $7.1 billion in taxes collected by West Virginia in 2022, $651 million came from miscellaneous selective sales and gross receipts taxes, a 14.5 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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Manchin Comes Out Against Changing Dca Perimeter Rule

By Mountain State Times Report | Jul 23, 2023

On July 17, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) sent a letter to U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation Chair Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-TX) to express his concern over the proposal to alter the High Density (Slot) and Perimeter Rule perimeter at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) out of concern for the impact this change would have on regional airports including those in West Virginia.

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Manchin Announces $901k for Three West Virginia Research Projects

By Mountain State Times Report | Jul 23, 2023

On July 17, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $901,548 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for three West Virginia research projects. The funding will support vital research into biological processes at West Virginia University (WVU), polar science at Concord University and neurotechnology at WVU.

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West Virginia ranks 31st in the U.S. for the most tobacco products sales tax paid in 2022

By Mountain State Times | Jul 22, 2023

In 2022, West Virginia collected $165,066,000 in tobacco products sales tax, ranking it 31st 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 0.5% more in taxes on public utilities licenses in 2022

By Mountain State Times | Jul 22, 2023

Of the $7.1 billion in taxes collected by West Virginia in 2022, $391,000 came from taxes on public utilities licenses, a 0.5 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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West Virginia collected $3.2 million in taxes on amusements licenses in 2022

By Mountain State Times | Jul 22, 2023

Of the $7.1 billion in taxes collected by West Virginia in 2022, less than 0.1 percent, or $3.2 million, came from taxes on amusements licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Manchin Announces $5.9 Million to Strengthen Healthcare Services, Workforce Across West Virginia

By Mountain State Times Report | Jul 22, 2023

On July 17, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $5,941,303 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to strengthen healthcare services and bolster the healthcare workforce across West Virginia. The funding will specifically be used to increase access to HIV/AIDS treatment, expand two Nurse Practitioner (NP) residency and fellowship training programs, strengthen substance use disorder treatment services and advance critical research into oral diseases and disorders through Marshall University.

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Manchin Secures West Virginia Priorities in 2024 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Funding Bill

By Mountain State Times Report | Jul 22, 2023

On July 14, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, secured a number of West Virginia priorities in the Appropriations Committee markup of the Fiscal Year 2024 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies funding bill. The Senate Appropriations Committee continues to work through the rest of the funding bills, which will hopefully be voted on by the full Senate later this year.

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West Virginia collected $111.1 million in public utilities sales tax in 2022

By Mountain State Times | Jul 21, 2023

Of the $7.1 billion in taxes collected by West Virginia in 2022, 1.6 percent, or $111.1 million, came from public utilities sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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West Virginia ranks 17th in the U.S. for the most public utilities sales tax paid in 2022

By Mountain State Times | Jul 21, 2023

In 2022, West Virginia collected $111,101,000 in public utilities sales tax, ranking it 17th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).