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Of the $16.5 billion in taxes collected by Kentucky in 2022, 0.2 percent, or $32 million, came from taxes on hunting and fishing licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

33 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Kentucky during week ending July 15

There were 33 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Kentucky in the week ending July 15, making up 3.9% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.

Kentucky collected 4.3% more in taxes on general corporation licenses in 2022

Of the $16.5 billion in taxes collected by Kentucky in 2022, $121.3 million came from taxes on general corporation licenses, a 4.3 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

56 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Kentucky during week ending July 15

There were 56 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Kentucky in the week ending July 15, making up 6.6% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.

26 people die from diabetes mellitus in Kentucky during week ending July 15

There were 26 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Kentucky in the week ending July 15, making up 3.1% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.

Kentucky collected $962.7 million in selective sales and gross receipts taxes in 2022

Of the $16.5 billion in taxes collected by Kentucky in 2022, 5.8 percent, or $962.7 million, came from miscellaneous selective sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

July 24 sees Congressional Record publish “INTRODUCTION OF THE HEMP ACCESS AND CONSUMER SAFETY ACT” in the Extensions of Remarks section

The Congressional Record published “INTRODUCTION OF THE HEMP ACCESS AND CONSUMER SAFETY ACT” in the Extensions of Remarks section on July 24.

18 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Kentucky during week ending July 15

There were 18 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Kentucky in the week ending July 15, making up 2.1% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.

Kentucky ranks 34th in the U.S. for the most amusements license paid in 2022

In 2022, Kentucky collected $300,000 in amusements license, ranking it 34th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Kentucky collected 3% more in selective sales and gross receipts taxes in 2022

Of the $16.5 billion in taxes collected by Kentucky in 2022, $962.7 million came from miscellaneous selective sales and gross receipts taxes, a 3 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Kentucky ranks 17th in the U.S. for the most alcoholic beverages license paid in 2022

In 2022, Kentucky collected $8,027,000 in alcoholic beverages license, ranking it 17th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

17 people die from kidney disease in Kentucky during week ending July 15

There were 17 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Kentucky in the week ending July 15, making up two% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.

Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Kentucky during week ending July 15

There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Kentucky in the week ending July 15, making up less than 1.2% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.

Kentucky collected $179 million in insurance premiums sales tax in 2022

Of the $16.5 billion in taxes collected by Kentucky in 2022, 1.1 percent, or $179 million, came from insurance premiums sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Kentucky collected 51.1% more in pari-mutuels sales tax in 2022

Of the $16.5 billion in taxes collected by Kentucky in 2022, $47.7 million came from pari-mutuels sales tax, a 51.1 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Attorney General Cameron Activates Price Gouging Hotline Following Flooding in Mayfield and Western Kentucky

Attorney General Daniel Cameron today activated the price gouging hotline and online reporting portal in response to damaging storms and severe flooding in Western Kentucky. Suspected price gouging can be reported to the Attorney General’s Office by visiting ag.ky.gov/pricegouging or by calling (502) 696-5485.

Gov. Beshear Presents More Than $1.5 Million To Benefit Calloway and Trigg Counties

Funding will help create first visitor’s guide for Cadiz and Trigg County, support infrastructure for new school building

Dr. Rand Paul, Sens. Warren, Grassley Renew Push for the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act

Legislation would Expand Seniors’ Access to Hearing Services by Reclassifying Audiologists as Practitioners in the Medicare program

Senate Democrats Still Considering Radical, Record-Setting Biden Nominee