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Pennsylvania collected $2.9 billion in license taxes in 2022

By Keystone Today | Jul 19, 2023

Of the $53.7 billion in taxes collected by Pennsylvania in 2022, 5.4 percent, or $2.9 billion, came from license taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Pennsylvania collected 80.3% less in taxes on general corporation licenses in 2022

By Keystone Today | Jul 19, 2023

Of the $53.7 billion in taxes collected by Pennsylvania in 2022, $3 million came from taxes on general corporation licenses, an 80.3 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Governor Shapiro Signs Ten Bills Into Law

By Keystone Today Report | Jul 19, 2023

Governor Shapiro Signs Ten Bills Into Law

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15 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Pennsylvania during week ending July 8

By Keystone Today | Jul 19, 2023

There were 15 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Pennsylvania in the week ending July 8, making up 0.6% of total deaths by all causes in Pennsylvania.

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Pennsylvania collected 7.1% more in insurance premiums sales tax in 2022

By Keystone Today | Jul 18, 2023

Of the $53.7 billion in taxes collected by Pennsylvania in 2022, $913.1 million came from insurance premiums sales tax, a 7.1 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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Pennsylvania collected $25.8 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes in 2022

By Keystone Today | Jul 18, 2023

Of the $53.7 billion in taxes collected by Pennsylvania in 2022, 48 percent, or $25.8 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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556 people die from diseases of the heart in Pennsylvania during week ending July 8

By Keystone Today | Jul 18, 2023

There were 556 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Pennsylvania in the week ending July 8, making up 22% of total deaths by all causes in Pennsylvania.

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Pennsylvania ranks eighth in the U.S. for the most insurance premiums sales tax paid in 2022

By Keystone Today | Jul 18, 2023

In 2022, Pennsylvania collected $913,085,000 in insurance premiums sales tax, ranking it eighth in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Pennsylvania collected $17.4 billion in individual income taxes in 2022

By Keystone Today | Jul 18, 2023

Of the $53.7 billion in taxes collected by Pennsylvania in 2022, 32.4 percent, or $17.4 billion, came from individual income taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Governor Shapiro, Department of Agriculture Announce Increased Investment in Urban Agriculture in Partnership With The GIANT Company

By Keystone Today Report | Jul 18, 2023

Governor Josh Shapiro, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Dave Lessard, The GIANT Company’s vice president, omni-channel merchandising, fresh, toured York Fresh Food Farms to announce the GIANT Company’s commitment of $200,000 to support 2023-24 PA Farm Bill Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants. The GIANT Company’s contribution boosts total funding to $700,000 for the state’s program aimed at increasing fresh food access in urban food deserts, addressing historical inequities, and feeding community opportunities to thrive together.

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Governor Shapiro Highlights Administration’s Plans to Expand Broadband Access Across Pennsylvania During Visit to Beaver County

By Keystone Today Report | Jul 18, 2023

During a visit to the Carnegie Free Library in Beaver Falls, Governor Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) Executive Director Brandon Carson, and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) discussed the Administration’s plans to use more than $1.16 billion in federal funds the Commonwealth will receive to expand broadband and ensure every Pennsylvanian can access the internet.

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564 people die from cancer in Pennsylvania during week ending July 8

By Keystone Today | Jul 17, 2023

There were 564 deaths from cancer reported in Pennsylvania in the week ending July 8, making up 22.3% of total deaths by all causes in Pennsylvania.

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Pennsylvania collected $39.7 million in property taxes in 2022

By Keystone Today | Jul 17, 2023

Of the $53.7 billion in taxes collected by Pennsylvania in 2022, 0.1 percent, or $39.7 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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Pennsylvania ranks first in the U.S. for the most amusements sales tax paid in 2022

By Keystone Today | Jul 17, 2023

In 2022, Pennsylvania collected $1,758,352,000 in amusements sales tax, ranking it first in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Pennsylvania collected 3.4% less in taxes on hunting and fishing licenses in 2022

By Keystone Today | Jul 17, 2023

Of the $53.7 billion in taxes collected by Pennsylvania in 2022, $83.6 million came from taxes on hunting and fishing licenses, a 3.4 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Pennsylvania collected 1.4% less in license taxes in 2022

By Keystone Today | Jul 17, 2023

Of the $53.7 billion in taxes collected by Pennsylvania in 2022, $2.9 billion came from license taxes, a 1.4 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Pennsylvania collected $119.7 million in taxes on motor vehicle operator licenses in 2022

By Keystone Today | Jul 17, 2023

Of the $53.7 billion in taxes collected by Pennsylvania in 2022, 0.2 percent, or $119.7 million, came from taxes on motor vehicle operator licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Governor Shapiro Nominates Secretary of Banking and Securities

By Keystone Today Report | Jul 17, 2023

Governor Josh Shapiro announced he is nominating Wendy Spicher to be Secretary of Banking and Securities. Spicher has previously served the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities (DOBS) as Interim Acting Secretary and Deputy Secretary for Depository Institutions.

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Pennsylvania collected 16.2% less in pari-mutuels sales tax in 2022

By Keystone Today | Jul 16, 2023

Of the $53.7 billion in taxes collected by Pennsylvania in 2022, $8.7 million came from pari-mutuels sales tax, a 16.2 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Pennsylvania ranks fourth in the U.S. for the most alcoholic beverages sales tax paid in 2022

By Keystone Today | Jul 16, 2023

In 2022, Pennsylvania collected $458,047,000 in alcoholic beverages sales tax, ranking it fourth in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).