General revenue collections in West Virginia for December are the highest on record since at least the 1970s, according to Gov. Jim Justice’s Office. The state’s total came in at $506.8 million – $124.4 million above estimate and 32.6% ahead of prior year receipts. Halfway through fiscal year 2022, year-to-date collections of about $2.5 billion are nearly $394 million above estimates.
The news release said West Virginia has broken the all-time record for the lowest unemploment rate in state history in back-to-back months.