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There were 3,543 businesses in Massachusetts with between 100 and 249 employees in 2019, according to the County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

38 people die in Massachusetts from cerebrovascular disease in week ending May 28, 2022

There were 38 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Massachusetts during the week ending May 28, 2022, a 26.7% increase over the previous week.

38 people die in Massachusetts from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending May 28, 2022

There were 38 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Massachusetts during the week ending May 28, 2022, a 36.7% decrease from the previous week.

CDC predicts 267 people in 75-84 age group in Massachusetts died during week ending May 14

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 267 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending May 14.

38 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Massachusetts during week ending May 14

There were 38 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Massachusetts in the week ending May 14, making up 4.5% of total deaths by all causes in Massachusetts.

End of life: Massachusetts deaths during week ending May 14 did not exceed death expectancy

Massachusetts's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending May 14, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Massachusetts Missing Children’s Day Virtual Event Held on May 18

By Press release submission | May 31, 2022

Massachusetts Missing Children’s Day Virtual Event Held on May 18

Massachusetts collected 18.4% more in amusements sales tax in 2021

Of the $36.3 billion in taxes collected by Massachusetts in 2021, $224.6 million came from amusements sales tax, an 18.4 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

146 people die from diseases of the heart in Massachusetts during week ending May 14

There were 146 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Massachusetts in the week ending May 14, making up 17.2% of total deaths by all causes in Massachusetts.

22 people die in Massachusetts from Alzheimer's disease in week ending May 28, 2022

There were 22 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Massachusetts during the week ending May 28, 2022, a 15.4% decrease from the previous week.

Massachusetts collected $3.7 billion in corporate net income taxes in 2021

Of the $36.3 billion in taxes collected by Massachusetts in 2021, 10.1 percent, or $3.7 billion, came from corporations net income taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

29 people die in Massachusetts from diabetes mellitus in week ending May 28, 2022

There were 29 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Massachusetts during the week ending May 28, 2022, a 45% increase over the previous week.

Week ending May 14 could be deadliest for people in 65-74 age group in Massachusetts

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 204 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending May 14.

5,699 businesses in Massachusetts have between 50 and 99 employees in 2019

There were 5,699 businesses in Massachusetts with between 50 and 99 employees in 2019, according to the County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

A closer look at this year’s graduating students and what goes into the main event celebrating them.

By Press release submission | May 30, 2022

A closer look at this year’s graduating students and what goes into the main event celebrating them.

Massachusetts deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending May 14

Massachusetts' death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending May 14, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Week ending May 14: 37 deaths among Hispanic people in Massachusetts

There were 37 Hispanic people who died in Massachusetts in the week ending May 14, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

16,885 businesses in Massachusetts have between 20 and 49 employees in 2019

There were 16,885 businesses in Massachusetts with between 20 and 49 employees in 2019, according to the County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

52 Hispanic people in Massachusetts passed away in week ending May 28

There were 52 Hispanic people who died in Massachusetts in the week ending May 28, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Massachusetts collected 4.7% more in taxes on alcoholic beverages licenses in 2021