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Kentucky collects $205 million in property tax revenue in Q1

By Bluegrass Times | Nov 20, 2024

Kentucky collected $205 million in property taxes during the first quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Kentucky's sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 47.4% in Q1 compared to previous quarter

By Bluegrass Times | Nov 18, 2024

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.

Kentucky's property tax revenues up 3.8% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Bluegrass Times | Nov 17, 2024

Kentucky collected $81 million in property tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Kentucky's combined tax revenues down 3.8% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Bluegrass Times | Nov 16, 2024

Kentucky collected $4.7 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Kentucky's sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 59.1% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Bluegrass Times | Nov 15, 2024

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.

VA provides 37% more home purchase loans in Kentucky in Q3

By Bluegrass Times | Nov 15, 2024

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.

Kentucky's property tax revenues up 13.9% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Bluegrass Times | Nov 14, 2024

Kentucky collected $205 million in property tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Kentucky's combined tax revenues up 4.5% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Bluegrass Times | Nov 13, 2024

Kentucky collected $4.1 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Number of VA loans issued in Kentucky increased by 233.2% from Q3 2023 to Q3 2024

By Bluegrass Times | Nov 12, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 1,636 home loans in Kentucky, totaling $473.2 million, during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on device companies in Kentucky during Q3

By Bluegrass Times | Nov 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one device company from Kentucky in the third quarter of 2024.

Dolores Deininger of Florence, Passes Away at 73

By Bluegrass Times | Nov 11, 2024

Dolores Deininger passed away on Nov. 9. Below is the obituary.

VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Kentucky in Q3 vs. Q2 2024

By Bluegrass Times | Nov 9, 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.

Average VA home loan amount in Kentucky increases from 2022 to 2023

By Bluegrass Times | Nov 8, 2024

The average VA loan amount for Kentucky in the fiscal year 2023 was $269,357, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Tracy Cannon, 59, of Union, Kentucky, Passes Away

By Bluegrass Times | Nov 7, 2024

Tracy Cannon passed away on Nov. 5. Below is the obituary.

Analysis: Kentucky among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Bluegrass Times | Nov 6, 2024

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.

Tracy Lynn Gillum, 54, Passes Unexpectedly

By Bluegrass Times | Nov 6, 2024

Tracy Lynn Gillum passed away on Nov. 4. Below is the obituary.

Earl L. Greer, Dedicated Husband and Father, Passes Away at 86

By Bluegrass Times | Nov 5, 2024

Earl L. Greer passed away on Nov. 3. Below is the obituary.

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Kentucky collects $205 million in property tax revenue in Q1

Kentucky's sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 47.4% in Q1 compared to previous quarter

Kentucky's property tax revenues up 3.8% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year

Kentucky's combined tax revenues down 3.8% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year

Kentucky's sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 59.1% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

VA provides 37% more home purchase loans in Kentucky in Q3

Kentucky's property tax revenues up 13.9% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

Kentucky's combined tax revenues up 4.5% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

Number of VA loans issued in Kentucky increased by 233.2% from Q3 2023 to Q3 2024

FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on device companies in Kentucky during Q3

Dolores Deininger of Florence, Passes Away at 73

VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Kentucky in Q3 vs. Q2 2024

Average VA home loan amount in Kentucky increases from 2022 to 2023

Tracy Cannon, 59, of Union, Kentucky, Passes Away

Analysis: Kentucky among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

Tracy Lynn Gillum, 54, Passes Unexpectedly

Earl L. Greer, Dedicated Husband and Father, Passes Away at 86

Kentucky's sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 47.4% in Q1 compared to previous quarter

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