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Of the $36.3 billion in taxes collected by Massachusetts in 2021, less than 0.1 percent, or $1.1 million, came from pari-mutuels sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

25 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Massachusetts during week ending May 7

There were 25 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Massachusetts in the week ending May 7, making up three% of total deaths by all causes in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts collected 14.2% more in general sales and gross receipts taxes in 2021

Of the $36.3 billion in taxes collected by Massachusetts in 2021, $7.8 billion came from general sales and gross receipts taxes, a 14.2 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Week of May 7: 231 people in 75-84 age group are estimated to have died in Massachusetts

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 231 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending May 7.

MA Latino Police Association Honors Officer Familia at Anna Maria College

By Press release submission | May 24, 2022

MA Latino Police Association Honors Officer Familia at Anna Maria College

Week ending May 7 could be deadliest for people in 65-74 age group in Massachusetts

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 169 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending May 7.

16 people die in Massachusetts from diabetes mellitus in week ending May 21, 2022

There were 16 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Massachusetts during the week ending May 21, 2022, a 27.3% decrease from the previous week.

153 people die from diseases of the heart in Massachusetts during week ending May 7

There were 153 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Massachusetts in the week ending May 7, making up 18.5% of total deaths by all causes in Massachusetts.

23 people die in Massachusetts from Alzheimer's disease in week ending May 21, 2022

There were 23 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Massachusetts during the week ending May 21, 2022, a 17.9% decrease from the previous week.

Congressional Record publishes “CLOTURE MOTION” in the Senate section on May 18

The Congressional Record published “CLOTURE MOTION” in the Senate section on May 18.

Massachusetts collected $2.6 billion in selective sales and gross receipts taxes in 2021

Of the $36.3 billion in taxes collected by Massachusetts in 2021, 7.3 percent, or $2.6 billion, came from selective sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Massachusetts collected 12.6% more in death and gift taxes in 2021

Of the $36.3 billion in taxes collected by Massachusetts in 2021, $787.8 million came from death and gift taxes, a 12.6 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 “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” in the Senate section on May 18

“Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” was published on page S2579 of the Congressional Record on May 18.

11 Students, Young Alumni Win Fulbright and Critical Language Scholarships

By Press release submission | May 23, 2022

11 Students, Young Alumni Win Fulbright and Critical Language Scholarships

10 people die in Massachusetts from influenza and pneumonia in week ending May 21, 2022

There were 10 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Massachusetts during the week ending May 21, 2022, a 41.2% decrease from the previous week.

Massachusetts collected $479.4 million in documentarty and stock transfer taxes in 2021

Of the $36.3 billion in taxes collected by Massachusetts in 2021, 1.3 percent, or $479.4 million, came from documentarty and stock transfer taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

169 people die from cancer in Massachusetts during week ending May 7

There were 169 deaths from cancer reported in Massachusetts in the week ending May 7, making up 20.5% of total deaths by all causes in Massachusetts.

How many 45-64-year-olds died in Massachusetts during week ending May 7?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 161 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending May 7.

Massachusetts collected 15.1% more in taxes on motor vehicle operator licenses in 2021

Of the $36.3 billion in taxes collected by Massachusetts in 2021, $86.1 million came from taxes on motor vehicle operator licenses, a 15.1 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

14 people die in Massachusetts from kidney disease in week ending May 21, 2022