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Of the $13.4 billion in taxes collected by Kentucky in 2020, 1.2 percent, or $159.6 million, came from alcoholic beverages sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Kentucky ranks 11th in the U.S. for the most corporations in general license paid in 2020

In 2020, Kentucky collected $151.8 million in corporations in general license, ranking it 11th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Kentucky receives one EDA grant totaling $1,050,000 for planning in 2018

Kentucky received one grant totaling $1,050,000 for planning in 2018 from the US Economic Development Administration.

29 people die in Kentucky with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending May 1

There were 29 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Kentucky during the week ending May 1, a 32.6 percent decrease from the previous week.

21 people die in Kentucky from kidney disease in week ending May 8

There were 21 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Kentucky during the week ending May 8, a 16.7 percent increase over the previous week.

Kentucky taxes on miscellaneous licenses unchanged in 2020

Of the $13.4 billion in taxes collected by Kentucky in 2020, $4.9 million came from miscellaneous license taxes, nearly the same amount as in the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

VA provides 16.2% fewer home purchase loans in Kentucky in 2nd quarter

There were 1,134 VA home purchases in Kentucky in the second quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2021, totaling $276.3 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Kentucky collected 1.2% less in taxes on hunting and fishing licenses in 2020

Of the $13.4 billion in taxes collected by Kentucky in 2020, $30.8 million came from taxes on hunting and fishing licenses, a 1.2 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Kentucky declines from Q1 to Q2

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Kentucky during the second quarter of fiscal year 2021 was $213,597, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Kentucky ranks 32nd in the U.S. for the most amusements license paid in 2020

In 2020, Kentucky collected $275 thousand in amusements license, ranking it 32nd in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Kentucky receives one EDA grant totaling $330,790 for economic adjustment assistance in 2018

Kentucky received one grant totaling $330,790 for economic adjustment assistance in 2018 from the US Economic Development Administration.

EDA awards over $7 million in grants for economic development projects in Kentucky in 2020

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued five grants worth $7,188,054 in 2020 to fund economic development projects through opportunity zones in Kentucky.

Kentucky collected $109.2 million in severance taxes in 2020

Of the $13.4 billion in taxes collected by Kentucky in 2020, 0.8 percent, or $109.2 million, came from severance taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

37 people die in Kentucky with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending May 1

There were 37 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Kentucky during the week ending May 1, a 36.2 percent decrease from the previous week.

23 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Kentucky during week ending June 19, 2021

There were 23 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Kentucky in the week ending June 19, 2021, making up 2.4% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.

30 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Kentucky during week ending June 19, 2021

There were 30 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Kentucky in the week ending June 19, 2021, making up 3.1% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.

Kentucky's miscellaneous tax revenues up 20.7 percent in Q3 2020

Kentucky collected $35 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the third quarter of 2020, a 20.7 percent increase over the previous quarter when $29 million was reported, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

227 people die in Kentucky from heart disease in week ending May 1

There were 227 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Kentucky during the week ending May 1, a 20.1 percent increase over the previous week.

Kentucky's miscellaneous tax revenues up 20 percent in Q4 2020

Kentucky collected $42 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the fourth quarter of 2020, a 20 percent increase over the previous quarter when $35 million was reported, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Kentucky collected $4.8 billion in individual income taxes in 2020