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News from June 2021

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Nebraska ranks 35th in the U.S. for the most corporations in general license paid in 2020

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 27, 2021

In 2020, Nebraska collected $15.7 million in corporations in general license, ranking it 35th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Nebraska ranks 42nd with $1,891,485 total in EDA grants in 2018

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 27, 2021

The US Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded $1,891,485 total in grants to fund economic development projects in Nebraska in 2018, ranking the state 42nd among states, according to data made available by the EDA.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Nebraska during week ending June 19, 2021

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 26, 2021

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Nebraska in the week ending June 19, 2021, making up less than 3.1% of total deaths by all causes in Nebraska.

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

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 26, 2021

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Nebraska during the second quarter of fiscal year 2021 was $229,114, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 26, 2021

There were 21 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Nebraska during the week ending May 1, a 31.3 percent increase over the previous week.

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Nebraska collected 12.1% less in taxes on hunting and fishing licenses in 2020

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 26, 2021

Of the $5.9 billion in taxes collected by Nebraska in 2020, $16.4 million came from taxes on hunting and fishing licenses, a 12.1 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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VA provides 22.5% fewer home purchase loans in Nebraska in 2nd quarter

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 26, 2021

There were 538 VA home purchases in Nebraska in the second quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2021, totaling $144.8 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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EDA awards over $12 million grant for economic development in Nebraska in 2020

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 26, 2021

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued one grant worth $12,199,000 in 2020 to fund economic development projects through opportunity zones in Nebraska.

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Nebraska collected $2.4 billion in individual income taxes in 2020

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 26, 2021

Of the $5.9 billion in taxes collected by Nebraska in 2020, 41.8 percent, or $2.4 billion, came from individual income taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Nebraska receives two EDA grants totaling $1,009,485 for public works in 2018

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 26, 2021

Nebraska received two grants totaling $1,009,485 for public works in 2018 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Nebraska ranks 27th in the U.S. for the most amusements license paid in 2020

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 26, 2021

In 2020, Nebraska collected $593 thousand in amusements license, ranking it 27th in the United States, 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 with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Nebraska during week ending June 19, 2021

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 25, 2021

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Nebraska in the week ending June 19, 2021, making up less than 3.1% of total deaths by all causes in Nebraska.

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

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 25, 2021

Nebraska collected $6 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the fourth quarter of 2020, a 20 percent increase over the previous quarter when $5 million was reported, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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EDA funds 10 projects supporting economic development in Nebraska in 2018

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 25, 2021

Nebraska ranks 30th among US States with 10 grants awarded by the US Economic Development Administration (EDA) to fund economic development projects in 2018.

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Nebraska receives seven EDA grants totaling $770,000 for planning in 2018

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 25, 2021

Nebraska received seven grants totaling $770,000 for planning in 2018 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Nebraska collected $10.4 million in taxes on motor vehicle operator licenses in 2020

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 25, 2021

Of the $5.9 billion in taxes collected by Nebraska in 2020, 0.2 percent, or $10.4 million, came from taxes on motor vehicle operator licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Nebraska collected 34% more in taxes on alcoholic beverages licenses in 2020

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 25, 2021

Of the $5.9 billion in taxes collected by Nebraska in 2020, $994,000 came from taxes on alcoholic beverages licenses, a 34 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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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Nebraska increases from Q4 FY2020 to Q1 FY2021

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 25, 2021

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Nebraska during the first quarter of fiscal year 2021 was $232,562, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Nebraska's miscellaneous tax revenues up 25 percent in Q3 2020

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 25, 2021

Nebraska collected $5 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the third quarter of 2020, a 25 percent increase over the previous quarter when $4 million was reported, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Nebraska ranks 42nd in the U.S. for the most alcoholic beverages license paid in 2020

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 25, 2021

In 2020, Nebraska collected $994 thousand in alcoholic beverages license, ranking it 42nd in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).