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Of the $7.7 billion in taxes collected by Hawaii in 2020, $45.5 million came from death and gift taxes, a 140.2 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Hawaii's miscellaneous tax revenues down 20.6 percent in Q3 2020

Hawaii collected $27 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the third quarter of 2020, a 20.6 percent decrease from the previous quarter when $34 million was reported, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

VA provides 5.5% fewer home purchase loans in Hawaii in 1st quarter

There were 845 VA home purchases in Hawaii in the first quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2021, totaling $559.2 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Hawaii receives two EDA grants totaling $376,100 for economic adjustment assistance in 2018

Hawaii received two grants totaling $376,100 for economic adjustment assistance in 2018 from the US Economic Development Administration.

Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Hawaii declines from Q4 FY2020 to Q1 FY2021

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Hawaii during the first quarter of fiscal year 2021 was $543,511, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

EDA funds four projects supporting economic development in Hawaii in 2018

Hawaii ranks 42nd among US States with four grants awarded by the US Economic Development Administration (EDA) to fund economic development projects in 2018.

“Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on June 24

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” on June 24.

“INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on June 24

“INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” was published on pages S4772-S4775 of the Congressional Record on June 24.

Hawaii collected 23% less in taxes on miscellaneous occupation and business licenses in 2020

Of the $7.7 billion in taxes collected by Hawaii in 2020, $41.3 million came from taxes on miscellaneous occupation and business licenses, a 23 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

46 people die in Hawaii from heart disease in week ending May 1

There were 46 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Hawaii during the week ending May 1, a 4.2 percent decrease from the previous week.

Hawaii ranks 34th in the U.S. for the most motor vehicle license paid in 2020

In 2020, Hawaii collected $199.2 million in motor vehicle license, ranking it 34th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

43 people die from diseases of the heart in Hawaii during week ending June 19, 2021

There were 43 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Hawaii in the week ending June 19, 2021, making up 18.9% of total deaths by all causes in Hawaii.

Hawaii collected $134.6 million in public utilities sales tax in 2020

Of the $7.7 billion in taxes collected by Hawaii in 2020, 1.7 percent, or $134.6 million, came from public utilities sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Congressional Record publishes “INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” in the Senate section on June 23

The Congressional Record published “INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” in the Senate section on June 23.

“CLOTURE MOTION” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on June 23

“CLOTURE MOTION“ was published in the Senate section on page S4723 on June 23

53 people die from cancer in Hawaii during week ending June 19, 2021

There were 53 deaths from cancer reported in Hawaii in the week ending June 19, 2021, making up 23.2% of total deaths by all causes in Hawaii.

Hawaii collected $50.7 million in alcoholic beverages sales tax in 2020

Of the $7.7 billion in taxes collected by Hawaii in 2020, 0.7 percent, or $50.7 million, came from alcoholic beverages sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

27 patients in Hawaii pass away after receiving COVID-19 vaccine

In Hawaii, 27 people died by July 15 after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

48 people die in Hawaii from cancer in week ending May 1

There were 48 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Hawaii during the week ending May 1, a 14.3 percent decrease from the previous week.

Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Hawaii during week ending May 1