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In 2022, Westmoreland County ranks 38th among Virginia counties for government transfer income per capita at $14,822

In 2022, residents of Westmoreland County received an average of $14,822 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 38th highest in Virginia.

By Northern Neck Times | Mar 24, 2025

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Richmond County: Residents received $12.43 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.2% of income in Richmond County, providing an average of $1,368 per capita to residents.

By Northern Neck Times | Mar 22, 2025

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Lancaster County residents received $18,546 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking sixth in Virginia

By Northern Neck Times | Mar 18, 2025

In 2022, residents of Lancaster County received an average of $18,546 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it sixth highest in Virginia.

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Lancaster County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 1.9% in 2022

By Northern Neck Times | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.9% of income in Lancaster County, providing an average of $1,371 per capita to residents.

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Northumberland County: Income Maintenance made up 2% of total income in 2022

By Northern Neck Times | Mar 11, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2% of income in Northumberland County, providing an average of $1,258 per capita to residents.

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Northumberland County ranks fourth highest in Virginia for per capita government transfer income at $18,848 in 2022

By Northern Neck Times | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Northumberland County received an average of $18,848 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it fourth highest in Virginia.

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Northumberland County ranks 37th in Virginia for government transfer dependency at 30.7% in 2022

By Northern Neck Times | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 30.7% of income in Northumberland County—ranking it 37th most dependent among Virginia counties.

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Westmoreland County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 3% of income in 2022

By Northern Neck Times | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3% of income in Westmoreland County, providing an average of $1,503 per capita to residents.

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EDA awards $70,000 in grants for economic development projects in Richmond County in 2023

By Northern Neck Times | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $70,000 in grants for economic development projects in Richmond County, Virginia.

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Farm subsidies plummet in 2021 across cities in Lancaster County

By Northern Neck Times | Mar 1, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Lancaster County received $123,495 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Northumberland County in 2021

By Northern Neck Times | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Northumberland County received $1.1 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Richmond County in 2021

By Northern Neck Times | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Richmond County received $1.3 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Westmoreland County rise or fall in 2021?

By Northern Neck Times | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Westmoreland County received $2 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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658 Richmond County farmers received agricultural subsidies in 2021

By Northern Neck Times | Feb 25, 2024

Farms in Richmond County received $905,573 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Lancaster County receive in 2021?

By Northern Neck Times | Feb 24, 2024

Farms in Lancaster County received $130,895 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Northumberland County farmers in 2021 reached $707,547

By Northern Neck Times | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Northumberland County received $707,547 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Westmoreland County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Northern Neck Times | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Westmoreland County received $534,982 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Budget crisis grips Virginia: stalled negotiations amid growing frustration and election pressures

By Northern Neck Times Reports | Aug 25, 2023

Virginia is facing a budget turmoil as negotiations grind to a halt, leaving proposed spending in limbo and frustration intensifying. With elections on the horizon, the situation adds a layer of uncertainty to the state's financial future.

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Ordinance to Amend the Westmoreland County Code Article XIV, Section 46-465 & Section 46-469 Transient Occupancy Tax (Short-Term Lodging Tax)

By Northern Neck Times Reports | Mar 19, 2023

Ordinance to Amend the Westmoreland County Code Article XIV, Section 46-465 & Section 46-469 Transient Occupancy Tax (Short-Term Lodging Tax)

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Child and teen mortality in the U.S. experiences largest increase in decades

By Northern Neck Times Reports | Mar 15, 2023

Child and teen mortality in the U.S. experiences largest increase in decades