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Virginia’s general fund revenue collections rose 5.3 percent in September compared with September 2013, according to the governor’s office.

September, which ends the first quarter of fiscal year 2015, is a significant month for revenue collections, according to Secretary of Finance Richard D. “Ric” Brown’s letter to Gov. Terry McAuliffe.

Estimated payments from individuals, corporations and insurance companies are due in September, Brown said, along with regular monthly collections in withholding, sales taxes, and other sources.

Brown said this is the first time revenues have increased for three consecutive months since April-June of 2013.