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Of the $4.3 billion in taxes collected by Rhode Island in 2021, 3.7 percent, or $158.7 million, came from tobacco products sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

“Motion to Proceed on Motion to Reconsider Cloture Vote” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on May 10

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “Motion to Proceed on Motion to Reconsider Cloture Vote” on May 10.

“CLOTURE MOTION” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on May 10

“CLOTURE MOTION” was published on pages S2392-S2393 of the Congressional Record on May 10.

Less than 10 people die from diabetes mellitus in Rhode Island during week ending April 30

There were less than 10 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Rhode Island in the week ending April 30, making up less than 6.4% of total deaths by all causes in Rhode Island.

Eastern Connecticut Softball Hope to Find Its Offense in Losers' Bracket of NCAAs

By Press release submission | May 13, 2022

In a first-round game in the NCAA Division III Union, NJ Regional Tournament Friday against unranked Waynesburg University, Eastern Connecticut State University survived to advance despite a relatively quiet performance from its high-powered offense.

Rhode Island collected 4.9% less in taxes on motor vehicle licenses in 2021

Of the $4.3 billion in taxes collected by Rhode Island in 2021, $28.2 million came from taxes on motor vehicle licenses, a 4.9 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

13 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Rhode Island during week ending April 30

There were 13 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Rhode Island in the week ending April 30, making up 8.3% of total deaths by all causes in Rhode Island.

Bulldogs Post Seven All-New England Performances at NEICAAA's

By Press release submission | May 13, 2022

The Bryant track and field teams competed this weekend at the NEICAAA New England Championships, held on campus at the Track and Turf Complex.

Rhode Island collected 38.5% more in income taxes in 2021

Of the $4.3 billion in taxes collected by Rhode Island in 2021, $2 billion came from income taxes, a 38.5 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Rhode Island collected 15.3% more in general sales and gross receipts taxes in 2021

Of the $4.3 billion in taxes collected by Rhode Island in 2021, $1.3 billion came from general sales and gross receipts taxes, a 15.3 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Rhode Island collected $16.6 million in amusements sales tax in 2021

Of the $4.3 billion in taxes collected by Rhode Island in 2021, 0.4 percent, or $16.6 million, came from amusements sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Less than 10 people die from kidney disease in Rhode Island during week ending April 30

There were less than 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Rhode Island in the week ending April 30, making up less than 6.4% of total deaths by all causes in Rhode Island.

Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Rhode Island during week ending April 30

There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Rhode Island in the week ending April 30, making up less than 6.4% of total deaths by all causes in Rhode Island.

Mayor DaSilva creates new LGBTQI + Council, calls on community to join

By Press release submission | May 12, 2022

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva has created a newly formed advisory council dedicated to advising and consulting the mayor on how to best maximize the city’s outreach to all members and non-members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex + (LGBTQI+) community.

May 9 sees Congressional Record publish “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” in the Senate section

The Congressional Record published “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” in the Senate section on May 9.

“LEGISLATIVE SESSION” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on May 9

“LEGISLATIVE SESSION“ was published in the Senate section on pages S2371-S2372 on May 9

Rhode Island collected $257.9 million in corporate net income taxes in 2021

Of the $4.3 billion in taxes collected by Rhode Island in 2021, 5.9 percent, or $257.9 million, came from corporations net income taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Rhode Island collected 35.9% more in property taxes in 2021

Of the $4.3 billion in taxes collected by Rhode Island in 2021, $3.9 million came from property taxes, a 35.9 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Rhode Island collected 24.7% more in insurance premiums sales tax in 2021

Of the $4.3 billion in taxes collected by Rhode Island in 2021, $146.3 million came from insurance premiums sales tax, a 24.7 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

35 people die in Rhode Island from heart disease in week ending May 7, 2022