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News from 2023

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North Carolina collected 3% more in taxes on public utilities licenses in 2022

By Old North News | Jul 20, 2023

Of the $38.5 billion in taxes collected by North Carolina in 2022, $18.9 million came from taxes on public utilities licenses, a 3 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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North Carolina collected $19.3 billion in income taxes in 2022

By Old North News | Jul 19, 2023

Of the $38.5 billion in taxes collected by North Carolina in 2022, 50.2 percent, or $19.3 billion, came from income taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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North Carolina collected $561.3 million in alcoholic beverages sales tax in 2022

By Old North News | Jul 19, 2023

Of the $38.5 billion in taxes collected by North Carolina in 2022, 1.5 percent, or $561.3 million, came from alcoholic beverages sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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North Carolina ranks 45th in the U.S. for the most public utilities sales tax paid in 2022

By Old North News | Jul 19, 2023

In 2022, North Carolina collected $295,000 in public utilities sales tax, ranking it 45th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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North Carolina collected 9% more in selective sales and gross receipts taxes in 2022

By Old North News | Jul 19, 2023

Of the $38.5 billion in taxes collected by North Carolina in 2022, $5.3 billion came from selective sales and gross receipts taxes, a 9 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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16 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in North Carolina during week ending July 8

By Old North News | Jul 19, 2023

There were 16 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in North Carolina in the week ending July 8, making up 0.8% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

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Tillis Co-Introduces Legislation to Reverse Unfair Biden Mortgage Rule

By Old North News Report | Jul 19, 2023

Senator Thom Tillis recently co-introduced the Middle Class Borrower Protection Act to reverse a harmful Biden Administration provision that increases mortgage rates for many middle class Americans.

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Governor Cooper Lets One Bill Become Law

By Old North News Report | Jul 19, 2023

On July 13, Governor Roy Cooper let the following bill become law without his signature:

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Budd Helps Introduce Bill to Reverse Unfair Biden Mortgage Rule

By Old North News Report | Jul 19, 2023

On July 13, Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) helped introduce the Middle Class Borrower Protection Act.

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Who contributed in North Carolina during week ending July 15?

By Old North News | Jul 18, 2023

Political contributions made during the week ending July 15 found here.

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North Carolina collected 5.5% more in selective sales and gross receipts taxes in 2022

By Old North News | Jul 18, 2023

Of the $38.5 billion in taxes collected by North Carolina in 2022, $1.2 billion came from miscellaneous selective sales and gross receipts taxes, a 5.5 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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North Carolina ranks seventh in the U.S. for the most motor fuels sales tax paid in 2022

By Old North News | Jul 18, 2023

In 2022, North Carolina collected $2,193,373,000 in motor fuels sales tax, ranking it seventh in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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369 people die from diseases of the heart in North Carolina during week ending July 8

By Old North News | Jul 18, 2023

There were 369 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in North Carolina in the week ending July 8, making up 19.5% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

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North Carolina collected $1.7 million in severance taxes in 2022

By Old North News | Jul 18, 2023

Of the $38.5 billion in taxes collected by North Carolina in 2022, less than 0.1 percent, or $1.7 million, came from severance taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Which North Carolina political committees received contributions during week ending July 15?

By Old North News | Jul 18, 2023

Here are the North Carolina political committees that received financial contributions during the week ending July 15.

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Tillis, Cortez Masto, Senate Finance Leaders Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Reduce Prescription Drug Prices & Increase Supply Chain Transparency

By Old North News Report | Jul 18, 2023

Senators Thom Tillis, Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Mike Crapo (R-ID) recently introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure seniors with Medicare get the best possible deal on their prescription drug coverage.

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North Carolina collected $2.7 billion in license taxes in 2022

By Old North News | Jul 18, 2023

Of the $38.5 billion in taxes collected by North Carolina in 2022, 6.9 percent, or $2.7 billion, came from license taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Senator Budd Meets with Panama Ambassador

By Old North News Report | Jul 18, 2023

On July 12, Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) met with Ambassador Ramon Martinez of Panama.

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Governor Cooper Announces Major Rail Industry Firm Will Move Headquarters to Charlotte

By Old North News Report | Jul 18, 2023

TTX will invest $14.5 million and create 150 jobs in Mecklenburg County

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For Second Year in a Row, CNBC Names North Carolina as America’s Top State for Business

By Old North News Report | Jul 17, 2023

CNBC has named North Carolina as America’s Top State for Business in 2023 for the second year in a row.