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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 53 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending May 7.

Massachusetts collected 24% less in tobacco products sales tax in 2021

Of the $36.3 billion in taxes collected by Massachusetts in 2021, $398.2 million came from tobacco products sales tax, a 24 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Massachusetts collected $472.2 million in taxes on motor vehicle licenses in 2021

Of the $36.3 billion in taxes collected by Massachusetts in 2021, 1.3 percent, or $472.2 million, came from taxes on motor vehicle licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

31 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Massachusetts during week ending May 7

There were 31 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Massachusetts in the week ending May 7, making up 3.8% of total deaths by all causes in Massachusetts.

25 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Massachusetts during week ending May 7

There were 25 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Massachusetts in the week ending May 7, making up three% of total deaths by all causes in Massachusetts.

Congressional Record publishes “SMALL BUSINESS COVID RELIEF ACT OF 2022--MOTION TO PROCEED” in the Senate section on May 17

“SMALL BUSINESS COVID RELIEF ACT OF 2022--MOTION TO PROCEED“ was published in the Senate section on page S2534 on May 17

17 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Massachusetts during week ending May 7

There were 17 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Massachusetts in the week ending May 7, making up 2.1% of total deaths by all causes in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts collected 13.5% more in taxes on motor vehicle licenses in 2021

Of the $36.3 billion in taxes collected by Massachusetts in 2021, $472.2 million came from taxes on motor vehicle licenses, a 13.5 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Congressional Record publishes “LEGISLATIVE SESSION” in the Senate section on May 17

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “LEGISLATIVE SESSION” on May 17.

Massachusetts collected $662.9 million in motor fuels sales tax in 2021

Of the $36.3 billion in taxes collected by Massachusetts in 2021, 1.8 percent, or $662.9 million, came from motor fuels sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Alum’s Liv Sweetly Looks to Lower Stress, One Brownie at a Time

By Press release submission | May 20, 2022

Alum’s Liv Sweetly Looks to Lower Stress, One Brownie at a Time

15 people die from diabetes mellitus in Massachusetts during week ending May 7

There were 15 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Massachusetts in the week ending May 7, making up 1.8% of total deaths by all causes in Massachusetts.

38 people die in Massachusetts with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending May 14, 2022

There were 38 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Massachusetts during the week ending May 14, 2022, a 40.7% increase over the previous week.

Massachusetts collected $7.8 billion in general sales and gross receipts taxes in 2021

Of the $36.3 billion in taxes collected by Massachusetts in 2021, 21.4 percent, or $7.8 billion, came from general sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

12 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Massachusetts during week ending May 7

There were 12 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Massachusetts in the week ending May 7, making up 1.5% of total deaths by all causes in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts collected 14.3% more in insurance premiums sales tax in 2021

Of the $36.3 billion in taxes collected by Massachusetts in 2021, $537.4 million came from insurance premiums sales tax, a 14.3 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

23 people die from kidney disease in Massachusetts during week ending May 7