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News from March 2024

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Average VA home loan amount in Alabama for Q1 totals $269,622

By Mountain State Times | Mar 31, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in West Virginia during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $269,622, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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West Virginia collects $2 million in property tax revenue in Q4

By Mountain State Times | Mar 30, 2024

West Virginia collected $2 million in property taxes during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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West Virginia collects $35 million in license tax revenue in Q4

By Mountain State Times | Mar 30, 2024

West Virginia collected $35 million in license taxes during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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West Virginia’s combined tax revenues down 11% in Q4 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Mountain State Times | Mar 29, 2024

West Virginia collected $1.6 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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West Virginia Department of Human Services responds positively to court ruling

By Mountain State Times | Mar 29, 2024

A magistrate judge in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia has ruled on a motion for sanctions in the case involving Jonathan R. et al. v. Jim Justice, et al., which concerns the West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) and A Better Childhood. The decision favored DoHS by rejecting allegations that it intentionally failed to preserve emails from former employees.

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West Virginia’s property tax revenues up 100% in Q4 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Mountain State Times | Mar 28, 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.

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West Virginia’s sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 109% in Q4 compared to previous quarter

By Mountain State Times | Mar 27, 2024

West Virginia collected $840 million in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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West Virginia’s sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 104.4% in Q4 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Mountain State Times | Mar 26, 2024

West Virginia collected $840 million in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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VA provides 223.4% more home purchase loans in West Virginia in Q4 2023

By Mountain State Times | Mar 23, 2024

There were 469 VA home purchases in West Virginia in the fourth quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2023, totaling $132.1 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 469 home purchase loans in West Virginia in Q4 2023

By Mountain State Times | Mar 22, 2024

There were 469 VA home purchase loans issued in West Virginia in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 totaling $132.1 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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7 basketball players from West Virginia to play in NCAA women’s tournament

By Mountain State Times | Mar 20, 2024

Huntington has the most players of any city representing West Virginia in the tournament.

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West Virginia names Justyn Cox as new health care authority leader

By Mountain State Times | Mar 20, 2024

Department of Health Cabinet Secretary Sherri Young announced the appointment of Justyn Cox as the new Executive Director of the West Virginia Health Care Authority. Cox's previous experience includes serving as the Administrative Services Manager for West Virginia Senior Advantage, a Medicare Advantage Plan, and holding various corporate roles at Stonerise Healthcare and Communicare Health Services.

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West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice: 'We must reinstitute, remain in Mexico, build the wall, and crack down on the cartels, using this crisis to their advantage'

By Mountain State Times | Mar 19, 2024

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has called for a tougher stance on border security and drug cartels, in response to the surge of illegal immigrants entering the U.S. since 2021. In a post on X, he asserted that the U.S. must "remain in Mexico, build the wall, and crack down on the cartels."

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March Madness: West Virginia represented by 4 basketball players in men’s NCAA tournament

By Mountain State Times | Mar 19, 2024

Morgantown, Dallas, Fairmont and Huntington players represent West Virginia in the tournament.

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West Virginia offers additional COVID-19 vaccine doses to eligible seniors

By Mountain State Times | Mar 19, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Health is notifying residents aged 65 and older about their eligibility for an additional dose of the updated COVID-19 vaccine. This follows a recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Secretary Sherri Young emphasized the importance of vaccination for vulnerable groups, stating, “As the data consistently shows, those who are older and immunocompromised are the most vulnerable to the severe effects of COVID-19. It is for this reason we encourage those individuals to strongly consider getting an additional dose.”

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West Virginia joins federal initiative for improved suicide crisis response

By Mountain State Times | Mar 18, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has been selected to participate in a federally funded policy academy aimed at enhancing the 988 Suicide and Crisis Response Lifeline systems. This initiative focuses on supporting children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), brain injuries, cognitive impairments, and those who cannot rely solely on speech for communication.

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West Virginia Chamber hosts Women's Leadership Summit at The Greenbrier Resort

By Mountain State Times | Mar 18, 2024

Charleston, W.Va. - The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce is inviting members of the media to the 2024 Women's Leadership Summit: Women Driving Excellence.

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West Virginia ranked second lowest in the U.S. for average income in 2021

By Mountain State Times | Mar 16, 2024

West Virginia ranked second lowest for average annual earnings per resident among U.S. states, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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West Virginia DHS highlights supports for positive family outcomes

By Mountain State Times | Mar 7, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is emphasizing the importance of available supports designed to improve family outcomes and reduce involvement with the child welfare system. The department's Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA), and Bureau for Social Services (BSS) work together on various programs to prevent child welfare involvement, focusing on protecting families and children.

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West Virginia launches statewide campaign to recruit more foster parents

By Mountain State Times | Mar 6, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), in collaboration with Aetna Better Health of West Virginia, Mission West Virginia, and ten foster care agencies, has launched a statewide campaign to recruit foster parents. This initiative aims to address the shortage of foster care placements across the state.