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News from May 2022

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Pillen signs ‘Big Family Pledge,’ vows to ‘defend families at all costs’

By Metric Media News Service | May 13, 2022

Jim Pillen, a candidate running for Nebraska governor, has recently signed on to the Big Family Pledge, committing to defending American families from left-wing activist policies.

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Nebraska collected 9.8% more in general sales and gross receipts taxes in 2021

By Cornhusker State News | May 13, 2022

Of the $7 billion in taxes collected by Nebraska in 2021, $2.4 billion came from general sales and gross receipts taxes, a 9.8 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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Less than 10 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Nebraska during week ending April 30

By Cornhusker State News | May 13, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Nebraska in the week ending April 30, making up less than 76.9% of total deaths by all causes in Nebraska.

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Aaron Blackman receives American Forensics Association Distinguished Service Award

By Press release submission | May 13, 2022

Aaron Blackman receives American Forensics Association Distinguished Service Award.

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45 people die in Nebraska from heart disease in week ending May 7, 2022

By Cornhusker State News | May 12, 2022

There were 45 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Nebraska during the week ending May 7, 2022, a 2.3% increase over the previous week.

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Nebraska collected 30.5% more in income taxes in 2021

By Cornhusker State News | May 12, 2022

Of the $7 billion in taxes collected by Nebraska in 2021, $3.7 billion came from income taxes, a 30.5 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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Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Nebraska during week ending April 30

By Cornhusker State News | May 12, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Nebraska in the week ending April 30, making up less than 76.9% of total deaths by all causes in Nebraska.

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Nebraska collected $7 million in taxes on general corporation licenses in 2021

By Cornhusker State News | May 12, 2022

Of the $7 billion in taxes collected by Nebraska in 2021, 0.1 percent, or $7 million, came from taxes on general corporation licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Nebraska collected 10.4% less in public utilities sales tax in 2021

By Cornhusker State News | May 12, 2022

Of the $7 billion in taxes collected by Nebraska in 2021, $54 million came from public utilities sales tax, a 10.4 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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Innovation Grants aim to enrich campus life

By Press release submission | May 12, 2022

Innovation Grants aim to enrich campus life.

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Novak Earns Big Ten Honors

By Press release submission | May 12, 2022

Novak Earns Big Ten Honors.

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Nebraska collected 0.7% more in tobacco products sales tax in 2021

By Cornhusker State News | May 11, 2022

Of the $7 billion in taxes collected by Nebraska in 2021, $55.8 million came from tobacco products sales tax, a 0.7 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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Nebraska collected $55.8 million in tobacco products sales tax in 2021

By Cornhusker State News | May 11, 2022

Of the $7 billion in taxes collected by Nebraska in 2021, 0.8 percent, or $55.8 million, came from tobacco products sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Nebraska collected 3.9% less in property taxes in 2021

By Cornhusker State News | May 11, 2022

Of the $7 billion in taxes collected by Nebraska in 2021, $123,000 came from property taxes, a 3.9 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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32 people die in Nebraska from cancer in week ending May 7, 2022

By Cornhusker State News | May 11, 2022

There were 32 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Nebraska during the week ending May 7, 2022, a 13.5% decrease from the previous week.

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DHHS Offering Free Continuing Nursing Education Course

By Press release submission | May 11, 2022

DHHS Offering Free Continuing Nursing Education Course.

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Dr. Billy Lones Named Provost

By Press release submission | May 11, 2022

Dr. Billy Lones Named Provost.

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Nebraska collected $6.2 million in amusements sales tax in 2021

By Cornhusker State News | May 10, 2022

Of the $7 billion in taxes collected by Nebraska in 2021, 0.1 percent, or $6.2 million, came from amusements sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Nebraska collected 10.5% more in taxes on motor vehicle licenses in 2021

By Cornhusker State News | May 10, 2022

Of the $7 billion in taxes collected by Nebraska in 2021, $118 million came from taxes on motor vehicle licenses, a 10.5 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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Nebraska collected 4.3% more in license taxes in 2021

By Cornhusker State News | May 10, 2022

Of the $7 billion in taxes collected by Nebraska in 2021, $194.8 million came from license taxes, 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).