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Of the $2 billion in taxes collected by Wyoming in 2020, $186.9 million came from selective sales and gross receipts taxes, a 1.8 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

VA provides 21.1% fewer home purchase loans in Wyoming in 2nd quarter

There were 302 VA home purchases in Wyoming in the second quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2021, totaling $92.3 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Wyoming increases from Q1 to Q2

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Wyoming during the second quarter of fiscal year 2021 was $272,303, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Wyoming receives one EDA grant totaling $40,000 for planning in 2018

Wyoming received one grant totaling $40,000 for planning in 2018 from the US Economic Development Administration.

Wyoming ranks 34th in the U.S. for the most corporations in general license paid in 2020

In 2020, Wyoming collected $15.8 million in corporations in general license, ranking it 34th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

EDA awards over $3 million in grants for economic development projects in Wyoming in 2020

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued four grants worth $3,926,282 in 2020 to fund economic development projects through opportunity zones in Wyoming.

Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Wyoming during week ending June 19, 2021

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Wyoming in the week ending June 19, 2021, making up less than 9.4% of total deaths by all causes in Wyoming.

Wyoming ranks 39th in the U.S. for the most amusements license paid in 2020

In 2020, Wyoming collected $109 thousand in amusements license, ranking it 39th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Wyoming receives one EDA grant totaling $2,258,559 for assistance to coal communities in 2018

Wyoming received one grant totaling $2,258,559 for assistance to coal communities in 2018 from the US Economic Development Administration.

EDA funds two projects supporting economic development in Wyoming in 2018

Wyoming ranks 48th among US States with two grants awarded by the US Economic Development Administration (EDA) to fund economic development projects in 2018.

Wyoming's miscellaneous tax revenues up 2,366.7 percent in Q4 2020

Wyoming collected $74 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the fourth quarter of 2020, a 2,366.7 percent increase over the previous quarter when $3 million was reported, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Wyoming during the first quarter of fiscal year 2021 was $265,653, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Wyoming's miscellaneous tax revenues down 98.9 percent in Q3 2020

Wyoming collected $3 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the third quarter of 2020, a 98.9 percent decrease from the previous quarter when $272 million was reported, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

VA provides 5.2% fewer home purchase loans in Wyoming in 1st quarter

There were 383 VA home purchases in Wyoming in the first quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2021, totaling $124.4 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Wyoming collected 1.4% less in motor fuels sales tax in 2020

Of the $2 billion in taxes collected by Wyoming in 2020, $118.9 million came from motor fuels sales tax, 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).

Wyoming collected $5 million in public utilities sales tax in 2020

Of the $2 billion in taxes collected by Wyoming in 2020, 0.3 percent, or $5 million, came from public utilities sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

22 people die from diseases of the heart in Wyoming during week ending June 19, 2021

There were 22 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Wyoming in the week ending June 19, 2021, making up 20.8% of total deaths by all causes in Wyoming.

Wyoming collected $2.1 million in alcoholic beverages sales tax in 2020

Of the $2 billion in taxes collected by Wyoming in 2020, 0.1 percent, or $2.1 million, came from alcoholic beverages sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Wyoming collected 4.4% more in taxes on hunting and fishing licenses in 2020

Of the $2 billion in taxes collected by Wyoming in 2020, $42.4 million came from taxes on hunting and fishing licenses, a 4.4 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Wyoming ranks 46th in the U.S. for the most license taxes paid in 2020