Things continue to move upward as FY 2019 continues. Collections, as of the month of August, are up 2.07% above the sine die revenue estimate.
YTD collections through August 31 are at $17,846,319.
The report shows Sales Tax, Individual Income Tax, and the Use Tax are all up in percentages, while the Corporate Income Tax and Insurance Premium tax, which are both down.
Mississippi’s unemployment rate is still at 4.8%, one of the lowest points in the state’s history, and just slightly above the national average at 3.9%.
You can read the full report here:
FY 2019_ Revenue Report_08-31-2018 by yallpolitics on Scribd
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Sarah is a Mississippi native, born and raised in Madison. She is a graduate of Mississippi State University, where she studied Communications, with an emphasis in Broadcasting and Journalism. Sarah’s experience spans multiple mediums, including extensive videography with both at home and overseas, broadcasting daily news, and hosting a live radio show. In 2017, Sarah became a member of the Capitol Press Corp in Mississippi and has faithfully covered the decisions being made by leaders on some of the most important issues facing our state. Email Sarah: sarah@magnoliatribune.com
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