This Is How Much Money The Wealthiest Person In Each State Makes

Jim Justice II, West Virginia

Justice's $1.5 billion is due to his stake in the coal industry. He owns the Greenbrier resort as well as his shares in various coal mining expenditures. However, he's been hit with over $10 million court-ordered penalties due to tax evasion. 

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