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In 2021, Massachusetts collected $86.1 million in motor vehicle operators license, ranking it 12th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

39 people die in Massachusetts from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending April 16, 2022

There were 39 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Massachusetts during the week ending April 16, 2022, a 30% increase over the previous week.

38 people die in Massachusetts from cerebrovascular disease in week ending April 16, 2022

There were 38 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Massachusetts during the week ending April 16, 2022, a 18.8% increase over the previous week.

Week ending April 2 could be deadliest for people in 75-84 age group in Massachusetts

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 234 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending April 2.

Death expectancy exceeds death count in Massachusetts during week ending April 2

Massachusetts's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending April 2, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Students Recognized for Academic Excellence at 38th Annual Honors Convocation

By Press release submission | Apr 18, 2022

This year’s 38th Annual Honors Convocation recognized 85 Assumption students for academic excellence in their respective fields of study and received thought-provoking advice from an alumnae who is currently a lawyer in Washington, D.C.

14 people die in Massachusetts from diabetes mellitus in week ending April 16, 2022

There were 14 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Massachusetts during the week ending April 16, 2022, a 12.5% decrease from the previous week.

Massachusetts: 196 people in 65-74 age group are estimated to have died during week ending April 2

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 196 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending April 2.

Massachusetts ranks 19th in the U.S. for the most motor vehicle license paid in 2021

In 2021, Massachusetts collected $472.2 million in motor vehicle license, ranking it 19th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

27 people die in Massachusetts from Alzheimer's disease in week ending April 16, 2022

There were 27 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Massachusetts during the week ending April 16, 2022, a 3.8% increase over the previous week.

Massachusetts ranked 10th in average VA home loan amount in Q1

With $381,131 in loans issued, Massachusetts ranked 10th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of fiscal year 2022, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

Massachusetts deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending April 2

Massachusetts' death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending April 2, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

VA provides 2,175 home loans in Massachusetts totaling $829 million in Q1

The U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) issued 2,175 home loans totaling $829 million in Massachusetts during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2022, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA home loan amount in Massachusetts falls in Q1

The average VA loan amount in Massachusetts during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2022 was $381,131, a 0.8 percent decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

14 people die in Massachusetts from influenza and pneumonia in week ending April 16, 2022

There were 14 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Massachusetts during the week ending April 16, 2022, a 6.7% decrease from the previous week.

How many 45-64-year-olds died in Massachusetts during week ending April 2?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 146 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending April 2.

CDC reports 51 deaths among Massachusetts Hispanics in week ending April 2

There were 51 Hispanic people who died in Massachusetts in the week ending April 2, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Massachusetts ranks 28th in total VA home loans during Q1

Massachusetts ranked 28th in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2022 with 2,175 loans issued, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Massachusetts in Q1 2022 vs. Q4 2021