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Of the $22.5 billion in taxes collected by Connecticut in 2022, $5.3 million came from taxes on hunting and fishing licenses, a 12 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

133 people die from cancer in Connecticut during week ending July 8

There were 133 deaths from cancer reported in Connecticut in the week ending July 8, making up 23.3% of total deaths by all causes in Connecticut.

Connecticut collected $578,000 in taxes on public utilities licenses in 2022

Of the $22.5 billion in taxes collected by Connecticut in 2022, less than 0.1 percent, or $578,000, came from taxes on public utilities licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Connecticut collected $8.2 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes in 2022

Of the $22.5 billion in taxes collected by Connecticut in 2022, 36.5 percent, or $8.2 billion, came from sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Connecticut ranks 33rd in the U.S. for the most insurance premiums sales tax paid in 2022

In 2022, Connecticut collected $191,176,000 in insurance premiums sales tax, ranking it 33rd in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Murphy, Blumenthal Applaud Inclusion of Seaman Xavier Sandor Support for Sailors Act in NDAA

By Constitution State News Report | Jul 17, 2023

U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) released the following statements on the inclusion of the Seaman Xavier Sandor Support for Sailors Act, legislation they introduced, in the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act

Murphy: They Don't Make Them Like Lowell Weicker Any Longer

By Constitution State News Report | Jul 17, 2023

U.S Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) spoke on the U.S. Senate floor on Wednesday to eulogize former Connecticut Governor and Senator Lowell Weicker

23 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Connecticut during week ending July 8

There were 23 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Connecticut in the week ending July 8, making up four% of total deaths by all causes in Connecticut.

Connecticut ranks 13th in the U.S. for the most amusements sales tax paid in 2022

In 2022, Connecticut collected $260,239,000 in amusements sales tax, ranking it 13th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

20 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Connecticut during week ending July 8

There were 20 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Connecticut in the week ending July 8, making up 3.5% of total deaths by all causes in Connecticut.

Connecticut collected $161,000 in taxes on amusements licenses in 2022

Of the $22.5 billion in taxes collected by Connecticut in 2022, less than 0.1 percent, or $161,000, came from taxes on amusements licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Connecticut collected 13% less in documentarty and stock transfer taxes in 2022

Of the $22.5 billion in taxes collected by Connecticut in 2022, $328.9 million came from documentarty and stock transfer taxes, a 13 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Governor Lamont Directs Flags to Return to Full-Staff Monday Evening

By Constitution State News Report | Jul 16, 2023

Governor Ned Lamont announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to return to full-staff at sunset on the evening of Monday, July 10, 2023.

Connecticut collected 3.2% more in license taxes in 2022

Of the $22.5 billion in taxes collected by Connecticut in 2022, $400.1 million came from license taxes, a 3.2 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Connecticut collected 0.6% more in sales and gross receipts taxes in 2022

Of the $22.5 billion in taxes collected by Connecticut in 2022, $8.2 billion came from sales and gross receipts taxes, a 0.6 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Connecticut average $233,606 for Q2

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Connecticut for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023 averaged $233,606, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Connecticut collected 42.8% less in taxes on miscellaneous occupation and business licenses in 2022

Of the $22.5 billion in taxes collected by Connecticut in 2022, $33.9 million came from taxes on miscellaneous occupation and business licenses, a 42.8 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Connecticut collected $246.4 million in public utilities sales tax in 2022

Of the $22.5 billion in taxes collected by Connecticut in 2022, 1.1 percent, or $246.4 million, came from public utilities sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

17 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Connecticut during week ending July 8