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News from July 2023

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California ranks first in the U.S. for the most motor fuels sales tax paid in 2022

By Golden State Today | Jul 18, 2023

In 2022, California collected $8,638,712,000 in motor fuels sales tax, ranking it first in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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California collected $72 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes in 2022

By Golden State Today | Jul 18, 2023

Of the $280.8 billion in taxes collected by California in 2022, 25.6 percent, or $72 billion, came from sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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1,061 people die from diseases of the heart in California during week ending July 8

By Golden State Today | Jul 18, 2023

There were 1,061 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in California in the week ending July 8, making up 20.6% of total deaths by all causes in California.

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Attorney General Bonta: California Will Restrict State-Funded Travel to Missouri, Nebraska and Wyoming

By Golden State Today Report | Jul 18, 2023

New additions to the state-funded travel ban list follow the recent passage of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation

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Price: 'Notable baby brands like Pampers, Hello Bello, and Honest Co. financially and/or publicly supporting abortion'

By Golden State Today Report | Jul 18, 2023

Greg Price, the communications director for the State Freedom Caucus Network, voiced his endorsement on Twitter on July 13 for a new pro-life baby brand named Everylife. In his announcement, Price specifically called out companies like Pampers and Hello Bello for their stance on abortion, expressing his disagreement with their positions.

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California collected $46 billion in corporate net income taxes in 2022

By Golden State Today | Jul 18, 2023

Of the $280.8 billion in taxes collected by California in 2022, 16.4 percent, or $46 billion, came from corporations net income taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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California collected 10.8% more in taxes on public utilities licenses in 2022

By Golden State Today | Jul 18, 2023

Of the $280.8 billion in taxes collected by California in 2022, $569.2 million came from taxes on public utilities licenses, a 10.8 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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During Military Consumer Month, Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert to Protect California’s Military Community From Common Scams and Fraud

By Golden State Today Report | Jul 17, 2023

In recognition of Military Consumer Month — which is observed every July — Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a consumer alert to help protect California service members, veterans, and their family members from targeted common scams and fraud. C

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1,099 people die from cancer in California during week ending July 8

By Golden State Today | Jul 17, 2023

There were 1,099 deaths from cancer reported in California in the week ending July 8, making up 21.4% of total deaths by all causes in California.

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California collected $3 billion in property taxes in 2022

By Golden State Today | Jul 17, 2023

Of the $280.8 billion in taxes collected by California in 2022, 1.1 percent, or $3 billion, came from property taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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California ranks first in the U.S. for the most insurance premiums sales tax paid in 2022

By Golden State Today | Jul 17, 2023

In 2022, California collected $3,319,048,000 in insurance premiums sales tax, ranking it first in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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California collected $569.2 million in taxes on public utilities licenses in 2022

By Golden State Today | Jul 17, 2023

Of the $280.8 billion in taxes collected by California in 2022, 0.2 percent, or $569.2 million, came from taxes on public utilities licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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California collected 13.7% more in public utilities sales tax in 2022

By Golden State Today | Jul 17, 2023

Of the $280.8 billion in taxes collected by California in 2022, $741.7 million came from public utilities sales tax, a 13.7 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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California collected 2.8% less in license taxes in 2022

By Golden State Today | Jul 17, 2023

Of the $280.8 billion in taxes collected by California in 2022, $11 billion came from license taxes, a 2.8 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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California collected 8.8% less in taxes on amusements licenses in 2022

By Golden State Today | Jul 16, 2023

Of the $280.8 billion in taxes collected by California in 2022, $20.3 million came from taxes on amusements licenses, an 8.8 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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California collected 17.7% more in sales and gross receipts taxes in 2022

By Golden State Today | Jul 16, 2023

Of the $280.8 billion in taxes collected by California in 2022, $72 billion came from sales and gross receipts taxes, a 17.7 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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California collected $20.3 million in taxes on amusements licenses in 2022

By Golden State Today | Jul 16, 2023

Of the $280.8 billion in taxes collected by California in 2022, less than 0.1 percent, or $20.3 million, came from taxes on amusements licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Tobacco companies in California during Q2 2023

By Golden State Today | Jul 16, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted five inspections at five Tobacco companies from California in the second quarter of 2023.

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Death expectancy exceeds death count in California during week ending July 15

By Golden State Today | Jul 16, 2023

California's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending July 15, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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210 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in California during week ending July 8

By Golden State Today | Jul 16, 2023

There were 210 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in California in the week ending July 8, making up 4.1% of total deaths by all causes in California.