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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).

Pennsylvania ranks first in the U.S. for the most amusements sales tax paid in 2022

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).

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

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).

Pennsylvania collected 1.4% less in license taxes in 2022

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).

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

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).

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.

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

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).

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

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).

133 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Pennsylvania during week ending July 8

There were 133 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Pennsylvania in the week ending July 8, making up 5.3% of total deaths by all causes in Pennsylvania.

86 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Pennsylvania during week ending July 8

There were 86 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Pennsylvania in the week ending July 8, making up 3.4% of total deaths by all causes in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania collected 11.8% more in income taxes in 2022

Of the $53.7 billion in taxes collected by Pennsylvania in 2022, $22.4 billion came from income taxes, an 11.8 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Governor Shapiro Visits Lower Alsace Township in Berks County to Pledge Administration’s Support as Flood Recovery Operations Continue

By Keystone Today Report | Jul 16, 2023

Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Director Randy Padfield visited the Lower Alsace Township building in Berks County to meet with local Lower Alsace Township leaders and first responders after Sunday’s flash flooding.

Death expectancy exceeds death count in Pennsylvania during week ending July 15

Pennsylvania's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending July 15, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Pennsylvania collected $30.1 million in taxes on alcoholic beverages licenses in 2022

Of the $53.7 billion in taxes collected by Pennsylvania in 2022, 0.1 percent, or $30.1 million, came from taxes on alcoholic beverages licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Governor Shapiro Signs Act 4 and Act 5 of 2023 Into Law

By Keystone Today Report | Jul 16, 2023

Governor Josh Shapiro signed Act 4 (formerly Senate Bill 202) and Act 5 (formerly Senate Bill 262) into law.

VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Pennsylvania average $344,909 for Q2

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Pennsylvania for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023 averaged $344,909, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

62 people die from diabetes mellitus in Pennsylvania during week ending July 8

There were 62 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Pennsylvania in the week ending July 8, making up 2.5% of total deaths by all causes in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania collected $8.7 million in pari-mutuels sales tax in 2022

Of the $53.7 billion in taxes collected by Pennsylvania in 2022, less than 0.1 percent, or $8.7 million, came from pari-mutuels sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Pennsylvania House Passes Bipartisan Budget That Delivers on Governor Shapiro’s Key Priorities, Makes Historic, Commonsense Investments to Create a Stronger Economy, Safer and Healthier Communities, and Better Schools

By Keystone Today Report | Jul 15, 2023

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed HB 611, a budget bill for fiscal year 2023-24, which delivers on Governor Josh Shapiro’s commonsense proposals to solve the most pressing issues Pennsylvanians face. Governor Shapiro plans to sign this budget bill, accomplishing many of the priorities he laid out in March during his budget address, including historic funding for public K-12 basic education, significant investments in workforce development, new funding for community and economic development, and critical investments in agriculture and public safety.

Pennsylvania: Device companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Pennsylvania in Q2 2023