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Of the $52.8 billion in taxes collected by New Jersey in 2022, 1.4 percent, or $747.7 million, came from insurance premiums sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

60 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in New Jersey during week ending July 15

There were 60 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in New Jersey in the week ending July 15, making up 4.7% of total deaths by all causes in New Jersey.

51 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in New Jersey during week ending July 15

There were 51 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in New Jersey in the week ending July 15, making up four% of total deaths by all causes in New Jersey.

New Jersey ranks 41st in the U.S. for the most hunting and fishing license paid in 2022

In 2022, New Jersey collected $14,272,000 in hunting and fishing license, ranking it 41st in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

New Jersey collected 13% more in death and gift taxes in 2022

Of the $52.8 billion in taxes collected by New Jersey in 2022, $599.4 million came from death and gift taxes, a 13 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

New Jersey collected $651.1 million in taxes on miscellaneous occupation and business licenses in 2022

Of the $52.8 billion in taxes collected by New Jersey in 2022, 1.2 percent, or $651.1 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).

31 people die from diabetes mellitus in New Jersey during week ending July 15

There were 31 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in New Jersey in the week ending July 15, making up 2.4% of total deaths by all causes in New Jersey.

34 people die from Alzheimer's disease in New Jersey during week ending July 15

There were 34 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in New Jersey in the week ending July 15, making up 2.6% of total deaths by all causes in New Jersey.

New Jersey ranks fifth in the U.S. for the most corporations in general license paid in 2022

In 2022, New Jersey collected $719,362,000 in corporations in general license, ranking it fifth in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

New Jersey collected 0.7% more in alcoholic beverages sales tax in 2022

Of the $52.8 billion in taxes collected by New Jersey in 2022, $175.9 million came from alcoholic beverages 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).

Schepisi Pans BPU’s Expensive & Misguided Building Electrification Plan

Senator Holly Schepisi strongly criticized a plan approved by the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to electrify homes and businesses, warning of overreaching mandates and costly consequences. Schepisi expressed her concerns, stating, "Despite significant pushback, the BPU is forging ahead with the Murphy administration's radical plan to phase out the natural gas used in millions of New Jersey homes and businesses." She further emphasized, "New Jerseyans cannot afford the $1.4 trillion price tag of an extreme energy plan that will leave them with fewer options and...

New Jersey collected $719.4 million in taxes on general corporation licenses in 2022

Of the $52.8 billion in taxes collected by New Jersey in 2022, 1.4 percent, or $719.4 million, came from taxes on general corporation licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

18 people die from influenza and pneumonia in New Jersey during week ending July 15

There were 18 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in New Jersey in the week ending July 15, making up 1.4% of total deaths by all causes in New Jersey.

31 people die from kidney disease in New Jersey during week ending July 15

There were 31 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in New Jersey in the week ending July 15, making up 2.4% of total deaths by all causes in New Jersey.

New Jersey ranks third in the U.S. for the most amusements license paid in 2022

In 2022, New Jersey collected $54,590,000 in amusements license, ranking it third in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

New Jersey collected 38.9% more in taxes on general corporation licenses in 2022

Of the $52.8 billion in taxes collected by New Jersey in 2022, $719.4 million came from taxes on general corporation licenses, a 38.9 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

New Jersey ranks 26th in the U.S. for the most alcoholic beverages license paid in 2022

In 2022, New Jersey collected $4,515,000 in alcoholic beverages license, ranking it 26th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

New Jersey collected $566.2 million in tobacco products sales tax in 2022

Of the $52.8 billion in taxes collected by New Jersey in 2022, 1.1 percent, or $566.2 million, came from tobacco products sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Bramnick Bill Allows Stalking Victims to Obtain Restraining Orders Against Strangers

Legislation sponsored by Senator Jon Bramnick that permits stalking victims to obtain restraining orders against strangers was signed into law today. Prior to this legislation being signed, the law did not permit victims of stalking and other forms of abuse to obtain a restraining order when the defendant was a stranger. In most cases, a victim had to prove that they had a prior or existing spousal, household, or dating relationship with the offender, unless the defendant was previously convicted of stalking. Senator Bramnick's bill, S-1517, closed this loophole by...

New Jersey collected 17% more in insurance premiums sales tax in 2022