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News from July 2023

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Massachusetts ranks 23rd in the U.S. for the most motor fuels sales tax paid in 2022

By Bay State News | Jul 19, 2023

In 2022, Massachusetts collected $722,788,000 in motor fuels sales tax, ranking it 23rd in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Sens. Markey, Durbin, Rubio and Reps. Smith, Trahan Announce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Hold Cambodian Officials Accountable for Undermining Democracy, Human Rights

By Bay State News Report | Jul 19, 2023

Ahead of Cambodia’s 2023 general election, Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), and Marco Rubio (R-Fl.), along with Representatives Chris Smith (NJ-04) and Lori Trahan (MA-03), today reintroduced the Cambodia Democracy and Human Rights Act, bipartisan and bicameral legislation that would hold the Cambodian government accountable for abuses and corruption that undermine democracy and human rights as Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen continues to engage in a crackdown against human rights, democratic institutions, and political opposition. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Hun Sen, the ruling Cambodian People’s Party has maintained one-party control of the government in violation of the Cambodian constitution, banned political opposition, engaged in corruption and political persecution, and repressed free speech and independent media.

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Senator Markey Introduces Ndaa Amendments to Mitigate Nuclear Risks, De-militarize Ai

By Bay State News Report | Jul 18, 2023

Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today filed over a dozen amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), including language that would prohibit the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the U.S. military’s nuclear launch decisions, advance the cause of nuclear disarmament and nonproliferation, and save billions in federal dollars by shifting wasteful spending from nuclear weapons development to vaccine research.

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Sen. Markey, Rep. Matsui: Let’s Ban Big Tech’s Black-box Algorithms That Perpetuate Discrimination, Inequality, and Racism in Society

By Bay State News Report | Jul 18, 2023

Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Representative Doris Matsui (CA-07), ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications & Technology, today reintroduced their Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act.

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Massachusetts ranks 16th in the U.S. for the most insurance premiums sales tax paid in 2022

By Bay State News | Jul 18, 2023

In 2022, Massachusetts collected $587,997,000 in insurance premiums sales tax, ranking it 16th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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New Report From Warren, Warnock, Blumenthal: Uninsured Patients Face Significant Problems Getting Affordable Insulin

By Bay State News Report | Jul 18, 2023

Survey of 300+ Pharmacies Found Patients Often Cannot Access Cheaper Generic Insulin; Eli Lilly’s Generic Insulin Costs Almost Four Times More than $25 Target Price

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Massachusetts collected $11.8 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes in 2022

By Bay State News | Jul 18, 2023

Of the $43.5 billion in taxes collected by Massachusetts in 2022, 27.1 percent, or $11.8 billion, came from sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Icymi: at Subcommittee Hearing on Economic Policy, Experts Agree With Senator Warren on the Risks of Consolidation in the Banking System, Need for Stronger Merger Guidelines

By Bay State News Report | Jul 18, 2023

“Too Big to Fail banks pose risks to stability of the financial system and increasing bank concentration puts a damper on small business growth all across this country.” “We need effective regulation and bank supervision that prevent big banks from failing in the first place. We also need to police bank mergers to ensure that big banks have robust competition to ensure they are serving consumers and small businesses.”

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Massachusetts collected 9% more in motor fuels sales tax in 2022

By Bay State News | Jul 18, 2023

Of the $43.5 billion in taxes collected by Massachusetts in 2022, $722.8 million came from motor fuels sales tax, a 9 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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188 people die from diseases of the heart in Massachusetts during week ending July 8

By Bay State News | Jul 18, 2023

There were 188 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Massachusetts in the week ending July 8, making up 16.8% of total deaths by all causes in Massachusetts.

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Massachusetts collected $13.2 million in taxes on amusements licenses in 2022

By Bay State News | Jul 18, 2023

Of the $43.5 billion in taxes collected by Massachusetts in 2022, less than 0.1 percent, or $13.2 million, came from taxes on amusements licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Governor Healey Recommends Appointment of Stephanie L. Everett, Esq. As Suffolk Register of Probate and Family Court

By Bay State News Report | Jul 18, 2023

Governor Maura T. Healey today announced that she is recommending Stephanie L. Everett, Esq. for appointment as Suffolk Register of Probate and Family Court. Everett is currently the Executive Director of the Office of Police Accountability and Transparency for the City of Boston and, through her legal career, has represented families with cases before the Probate and Family Court.

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Markey, Padilla, Clarke, Matsui Urge Epa to Finalize Strongest Possible Light- and Medium-duty Vehicle Emissions Standards This Year

By Bay State News Report | Jul 18, 2023

Lawmakers lead 91 colleagues in pushing for robust light- and medium-duty vehicle emissions standards to protect public health, benefit climate and economy

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Warren, Senators Urge Justice Department to Do More to Protect Americans’ Right to Travel for Reproductive Health Care

By Bay State News Report | Jul 18, 2023

“We encourage you to do all that you can to protect this right and request a briefing from the Reproductive Health Task Force”

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Penske, Truck Rental Company, to Pay Up to $3.5 Million to Resolve Allegations of Fraudulent Motor Vehicle Inspections

By Bay State News Report | Jul 17, 2023

Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has reached a settlement with Penske Truck Leasing Co., LP (Penske), a national truck rental company, and six of its inspectors, for allegedly issuing passing inspection certificates to heavy-duty trucks that underwent fraudulent safety and emissions inspections, most of which occurred at its New Bedford facility located at 1242 Shawmut Avenue.

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In New Report, Senators Warren, Wyden, Lawmakers Reveal Massive, Likely Illegal Breach of Taxpayer Privacy by Tax Prep Companies With Meta – Call for Agencies to Investigate, Prosecute

By Bay State News Report | Jul 17, 2023

“Big Tax Prep has recklessly shared tens of millions of taxpayers’ sensitive personal and financial data with Meta for years” in what “appears to represent a violation of taxpayer privacy laws”

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Massachusetts collected $13 million in property taxes in 2022

By Bay State News | Jul 17, 2023

Of the $43.5 billion in taxes collected by Massachusetts in 2022, $13 million came from property taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Markey, Warren Statement on Judge Myong Joun’s Confirmation to U.s. District Court for the District of Massachusetts

By Bay State News Report | Jul 17, 2023

Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) released the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm Boston Municipal Court Judge Myong Joun to the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.

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Governor Healey Recommends Appointment of Stephanie L. Everett, Esq. As Suffolk Register of Probate and Family Court

By Bay State News Report | Jul 17, 2023

Governor Maura T. Healey today announced that she is recommending Stephanie L. Everett, Esq. for appointment as Suffolk Register of Probate and Family Court.

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Massachusetts collected $97.6 million in alcoholic beverages sales tax in 2022

By Bay State News | Jul 17, 2023

Of the $43.5 billion in taxes collected by Massachusetts in 2022, 0.2 percent, or $97.6 million, came from alcoholic beverages sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).