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Of the $28.1 billion in taxes collected by Virginia in 2020, $138.8 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).

21 people die in Virginia from influenza and pneumonia in week ending May 8

There were 21 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Virginia during the week ending May 8, a 75 percent increase over the previous week.

Virginia receives one EDA grant totaling $116,663 for technical assistance in 2018

Virginia received one grant totaling $116,663 for technical assistance in 2018 from the US Economic Development Administration.

Virginia ranks 31st with $3,966,663 total in EDA grants in 2018

The US Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded $3,966,663 total in grants to fund economic development projects in Virginia in 2018, ranking the state 31st among states, according to data made available by the EDA.

Virginia ranks 29th in the U.S. for the most hunting and fishing license paid in 2020

In 2020, Virginia collected $26.5 million in hunting and fishing license, ranking it 29th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Virginia collected $2 million in severance taxes in 2020

Of the $28.1 billion in taxes collected by Virginia in 2020, less than 0.1 percent, or $2 million, came from severance taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

98 people die in Virginia with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending May 1

There were 98 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Virginia during the week ending May 1, a 7.5 percent decrease from the previous week.

26 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Virginia during week ending June 19, 2021

There were 26 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Virginia in the week ending June 19, 2021, making up two% of total deaths by all causes in Virginia.

113 people die in Virginia with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending May 1

There were 113 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Virginia during the week ending May 1, a 2.6 percent decrease from the previous week.

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

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Virginia during the second quarter of fiscal year 2021 was $366,763, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Virginia collected $15 billion in individual income taxes in 2020

Of the $28.1 billion in taxes collected by Virginia in 2020, 53.4 percent, or $15 billion, came from individual income taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Virginia collected 0.9% less in insurance premiums sales tax in 2020

Of the $28.1 billion in taxes collected by Virginia in 2020, $549.1 million came from insurance premiums sales tax, a 0.9 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

VA provides 15.7% fewer home purchase loans in Virginia in 2nd quarter

There were 6,251 VA home purchases in Virginia in the second quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2021, totaling $2.5 billion in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Virginia ranks 20th in the U.S. for the most corporations in general license paid in 2020

In 2020, Virginia collected $66.1 million in corporations in general license, ranking it 20th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

EDA awards over $21 million in grants for economic development projects in Virginia in 2020

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued 16 grants worth $21,830,774 in 2020 to fund economic development projects through opportunity zones in Virginia.

Virginia receives one EDA grant totaling $3,150,000 for public works in 2018

Virginia received one grant totaling $3,150,000 for public works in 2018 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Virginia during the first quarter of fiscal year 2021 was $366,847, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA provides 13.8% fewer home purchase loans in Virginia in 1st quarter

There were 7,412 VA home purchases in Virginia in the first quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2021, totaling $2.9 billion in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Virginia's miscellaneous tax revenues up 35.6 percent in Q3 2020

Virginia collected $240 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the third quarter of 2020, a 35.6 percent increase over the previous quarter when $177 million was reported, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

34 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Virginia during week ending June 19, 2021