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Of the $38.5 billion in taxes collected by North Carolina in 2022, $117,000 came from taxes on amusements licenses, a 33.5 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

North Carolina ranks eighth in the U.S. for the most motor vehicle license paid in 2022

In 2022, North Carolina collected $987,146,000 in motor vehicle license, ranking it eighth in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

North Carolina collected $397.9 million in taxes on miscellaneous occupation and business licenses in 2022

Of the $38.5 billion in taxes collected by North Carolina in 2022, 1 percent, or $397.9 million, came from taxes on miscellaneous occupation and business licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

84 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in North Carolina during week ending July 15

There were 84 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in North Carolina in the week ending July 15, making up 4.5% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

118 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in North Carolina during week ending July 15

There were 118 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in North Carolina in the week ending July 15, making up 6.3% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

Governor Cooper Signs Two Bills, Vetoes One Bill and Lets One Bill Become Law

By Old North News Report | Jul 27, 2023

On July 21, 2023 Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law

North Carolina ranks 18th in the U.S. for the most hunting and fishing license paid in 2022

In 2022, North Carolina collected $41,449,000 in hunting and fishing license, ranking it 18th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

North Carolina collected $1 billion in taxes on general corporation licenses in 2022

Of the $38.5 billion in taxes collected by North Carolina in 2022, 2.6 percent, or $1 billion, came from taxes on general corporation licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

North Carolina collected 492.4% more in taxes on alcoholic beverages licenses in 2022

Of the $38.5 billion in taxes collected by North Carolina in 2022, $31.4 million came from taxes on alcoholic beverages licenses, a 492.4 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Budd Introduces Bill to Expand Pell Grant Eligibility

By Old North News Report | Jul 26, 2023

On July 20, 2023, Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) introduced the Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning (PELL) Act. He was joined by Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL).

Attorney General Josh Stein Partners with USDA to Fight for Cheaper Food

By Old North News Report | Jul 26, 2023

Attorney General Josh Stein joined a historic partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to protect competition and keep grocery, meat, and poultry prices affordable for North Carolinians.

Reminder: Four weeks until mail-in civilian voter registration deadline for Sept. 12 municipal elections

Deadline approaching: Four weeks until mail-in civilian voter registration deadline for Sept. 12 municipal elections.

61 people die from diabetes mellitus in North Carolina during week ending July 15

There were 61 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in North Carolina in the week ending July 15, making up 3.3% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

59 people die from Alzheimer's disease in North Carolina during week ending July 15

There were 59 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in North Carolina in the week ending July 15, making up 3.2% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

25 people die from influenza and pneumonia in North Carolina during week ending July 15

There were 25 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in North Carolina in the week ending July 15, making up 1.3% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

North Carolina ranks fourth in the U.S. for the most corporations in general license paid in 2022

In 2022, North Carolina collected $1,012,322,000 in corporations in general license, ranking it fourth in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

North Carolina collected $295.2 million in tobacco products sales tax in 2022

Of the $38.5 billion in taxes collected by North Carolina in 2022, 0.8 percent, or $295.2 million, came from tobacco products sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

North Carolina collected 3.8% more in motor fuels sales tax in 2022

Of the $38.5 billion in taxes collected by North Carolina in 2022, $2.2 billion came from motor fuels sales tax, a 3.8 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

37 people die from kidney disease in North Carolina during week ending July 15