Kentucky State
Recent News About Kentucky State
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Kentucky's property tax revenues up 3.8% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year
Kentucky collected $81 million in property tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
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Kentucky's combined tax revenues down 3.8% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year
Kentucky collected $4.7 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
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Kentucky's sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 59.1% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year
Kentucky collected $2.1 billion 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 37% more home purchase loans in Kentucky in Q3
There were 1,185 VA home purchases in Kentucky in the third quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $355.2 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Kentucky's property tax revenues up 13.9% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year
Kentucky collected $205 million in property tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
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Kentucky's combined tax revenues up 4.5% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year
Kentucky collected $4.1 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Kentucky in Q3 vs. Q2 2024
The VA issued 135 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Kentucky during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 221 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Average VA home loan amount in Kentucky increases from 2022 to 2023
The average VA loan amount for Kentucky in the fiscal year 2023 was $269,357, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Analysis: Kentucky among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Bluegrass Times shows that Kentucky is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.
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VA provides 1,185 home purchase loans in Kentucky in Q3
There were 1,185 VA home purchase loans issued in Kentucky in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $355.2 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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VA provides 1,636 home loans in Kentucky totaling $473.2 million in Q3
The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 1,636 home loans totaling $473.2 million in Kentucky during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Kentucky receives $37.5 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q3
The VA issued 135 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Kentucky during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Analysis: Kentucky one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Bluegrass Times shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Kentucky is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls' high school sports.
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Kentucky ranks 43rd in average VA home loan amount in 2023
With $269,357 in issued loans, Kentucky ranked 43rd for the average amount of a VA home loan in 2023, according to figures provided by the Veteran Affairs Home Loans Index.
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VA provides 1,348 home loans in Kentucky totaling $371.4 million in Q2
The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 1,348 home loans totaling $371.4 million in Kentucky during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.
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VA provides 865 home purchase loans in Kentucky in Q2
There were 865 VA home purchase loans issued in Kentucky in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $242.6 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Kentucky receives $62.2 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q2
The VA issued 221 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Kentucky during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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VA provides 6.8% fewer home purchase loans in Kentucky in Q2
There were 865 VA home purchases in Kentucky in the second quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $242.6 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Analysis: Kentucky one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Bluegrass Times shows that Kentucky is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.
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VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Kentucky in Q2 vs. Q1 2024
The VA issued 221 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Kentucky during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to seven loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.