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News from May 2022

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Rhode Island collected $130.1 million in motor fuels sales tax in 2021

By Ocean State Today | May 22, 2022

Of the $4.3 billion in taxes collected by Rhode Island in 2021, 3 percent, or $130.1 million, came from motor fuels sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in Rhode Island during week May 7

By Ocean State Today | May 22, 2022

Rhode Island's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending May 7, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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42 people die from cancer in Rhode Island during week ending May 7

By Ocean State Today | May 22, 2022

There were 42 deaths from cancer reported in Rhode Island in the week ending May 7, making up 29.2% of total deaths by all causes in Rhode Island.

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Week ending May 7 could be deadliest for people in 25-44 age group in Rhode Island

By Ocean State Today | May 21, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 14 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending May 7.

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Rhode Island collected $1.3 billion in general sales and gross receipts taxes in 2021

By Ocean State Today | May 21, 2022

Of the $4.3 billion in taxes collected by Rhode Island in 2021, 30.7 percent, or $1.3 billion, came from general 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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Rhode Island collected 20% more in taxes on hunting and fishing licenses in 2021

By Ocean State Today | May 21, 2022

Of the $4.3 billion in taxes collected by Rhode Island in 2021, $2.2 million came from taxes on hunting and fishing licenses, a 20 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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Less than 10 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Rhode Island during week ending May 7

By Ocean State Today | May 21, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Rhode Island in the week ending May 7, making up less than 6.9% of total deaths by all causes in Rhode Island.

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Less than 10 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Rhode Island during week ending May 7

By Ocean State Today | May 21, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Rhode Island in the week ending May 7, making up less than 6.9% of total deaths by all causes in Rhode Island.

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Mayor Elorza Presents Providence College Men’s Basketball Head Coach Ed Cooley with Key to the City

By Press release submission | May 20, 2022

Mayor Jorge O. Elorza today joined Former Rhode Island State Senator Harold Metts, Providence Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Javier Montañez, Providence College Men’s Basketball Players, and Providence Public School District students to present a Key to the City to local icon and Providence College Men’s Basketball Head Coach Ed Cooley.

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Rhode Island collected $38.1 million in death and gift taxes in 2021

By Ocean State Today | May 20, 2022

Of the $4.3 billion in taxes collected by Rhode Island in 2021, 0.9 percent, or $38.1 million, came from death and gift taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Rhode Island collected 7.5% more in taxes on public utilities licenses in 2021

By Ocean State Today | May 20, 2022

Of the $4.3 billion in taxes collected by Rhode Island in 2021, $2.6 million came from taxes on public utilities licenses, a 7.5 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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Less than 10 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Rhode Island during week ending May 7

By Ocean State Today | May 20, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Rhode Island in the week ending May 7, making up less than 6.9% of total deaths by all causes in Rhode Island.

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Less than 10 people die from diabetes mellitus in Rhode Island during week ending May 7

By Ocean State Today | May 20, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Rhode Island in the week ending May 7, making up less than 6.9% of total deaths by all causes in Rhode Island.

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Senate passes legislative package to expand and strengthen RI’s early childhood care, education system

By Press release submission | May 20, 2022

Proposals would accelerate progress toward universal pre-K, establish new Office of Early Childhood Development and Learning

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Congressional Record publishes “LEGISLATIVE SESSION” in the Senate section on May 17

By Ocean State Today | May 20, 2022

The Congressional Record published “LEGISLATIVE SESSION” in the Senate section on May 17.

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Bulldogs fall to No. 16 UConn on Tuesday

By Press release submission | May 20, 2022

The No. 16 University of Connecticut rode a three-run first inning to a 9-2 victory over the Bryant University baseball team on Tuesday afternoon at Conaty Park.

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Rhode Island collected 3.7% less in taxes on amusements licenses in 2021

By Ocean State Today | May 19, 2022

Of the $4.3 billion in taxes collected by Rhode Island in 2021, $182,000 came from taxes on amusements licenses, a 3.7 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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Rhode Island collected $6.6 million in taxes on miscellaneous licenses in 2021

By Ocean State Today | May 19, 2022

Of the $4.3 billion in taxes collected by Rhode Island in 2021, 0.2 percent, or $6.6 million, came from miscellaneous license taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Less than 10 people die from kidney disease in Rhode Island during week ending May 7

By Ocean State Today | May 19, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Rhode Island in the week ending May 7, making up less than 6.9% of total deaths by all causes in Rhode Island.

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Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Rhode Island during week ending May 7

By Ocean State Today | May 19, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Rhode Island in the week ending May 7, making up less than 6.9% of total deaths by all causes in Rhode Island.