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News from May 2022

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Nebraska collected 2.4% more in selective sales and gross receipts taxes in 2021

By Cornhusker State News | May 26, 2022

Of the $7 billion in taxes collected by Nebraska in 2021, $658.2 million came from selective sales and gross receipts taxes, a 2.4 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 May 14

By Cornhusker State News | May 26, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Nebraska in the week ending May 14, making up less than 6.9% of total deaths by all causes in Nebraska.

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Less than 10 people die from kidney disease in Nebraska during week ending May 14

By Cornhusker State News | May 26, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Nebraska in the week ending May 14, making up less than 6.9% of total deaths by all causes in Nebraska.

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29,816 businesses in Nebraska have fewer than five employees in 2019

By Cornhusker State News | May 26, 2022

There were 29,816 businesses in Nebraska with fewer than five employees in 2019, according to the County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

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Nebraska collected $3.1 billion in individual income taxes in 2021

By Cornhusker State News | May 26, 2022

Of the $7 billion in taxes collected by Nebraska in 2021, 45 percent, or $3.1 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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Research assessing impacts, solutions to sex trafficking of Native Americans

By Press release submission | May 26, 2022

Research assessing impacts, solutions to sex trafficking of Native Americans.

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Lancaster County is proud to employ men and women who serve in the United States military

By Press release submission | May 25, 2022

Lancaster County is proud to employ men and women who serve in the United States military.

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Nebraska collected 4.5% more in motor fuels sales tax in 2021

By Cornhusker State News | May 25, 2022

Of the $7 billion in taxes collected by Nebraska in 2021, $415.1 million came from motor fuels sales tax, a 4.5 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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Achievements | Honors, appointments, publications for May 20

By Press release submission | May 25, 2022

Achievements | Honors, appointments, publications for May 20.

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Nebraska collected $11.5 million in taxes on motor vehicle operator licenses in 2021

By Cornhusker State News | May 25, 2022

Of the $7 billion in taxes collected by Nebraska in 2021, 0.2 percent, or $11.5 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 Records Billion Dollars in Monthly Gross Receipts for First Time in State History

By Press release submission | May 25, 2022

Nebraska Records Billion Dollars in Monthly Gross Receipts for First Time in State History.

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10 people die in Nebraska from heart disease in week ending May 21, 2022

By Cornhusker State News | May 24, 2022

There were 10 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Nebraska during the week ending May 21, 2022, a 66.7% decrease from the previous week.

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Nebraska collected $1 million in taxes on alcoholic beverages licenses in 2021

By Cornhusker State News | May 24, 2022

Of the $7 billion in taxes collected by Nebraska in 2021, less than 0.1 percent, or $1 million, came from taxes on alcoholic beverages licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Congratulations to Professor of History Meghan Winchell and the U.S. Women's History classes

By Press release submission | May 24, 2022

Congratulations to Professor of History Meghan Winchell and the U.S. Women's History classes.

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15th Annual Pony Express Ride To Raise Awareness For Children’s Mental Health

By Press release submission | May 24, 2022

15th Annual Pony Express Ride To Raise Awareness For Children’s Mental Health.

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Nebraska collected 28% more in individual income taxes in 2021

By Cornhusker State News | May 24, 2022

Of the $7 billion in taxes collected by Nebraska in 2021, $3.1 billion came from individual income taxes, a 28 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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10 people die in Nebraska from cancer in week ending May 21, 2022

By Cornhusker State News | May 23, 2022

There were 10 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Nebraska during the week ending May 21, 2022, a 68.8% decrease from the previous week.

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By Press release submission | May 23, 2022

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Arbor Day lesson with Auburn Head Start

By Press release submission | May 23, 2022

Arbor Day lesson with Auburn Head Start.

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Nebraska collected $180,000 in pari-mutuels sales tax in 2021

By Cornhusker State News | May 23, 2022

Of the $7 billion in taxes collected by Nebraska in 2021, less than 0.1 percent, or $180,000, came from pari-mutuels sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).