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News from July 2023

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Hawaii collected $311 million in license taxes in 2022

By Aloha State News | Jul 18, 2023

Of the $10.3 billion in taxes collected by Hawaii in 2022, 3 percent, or $311 million, came from license taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Video: Hirono Questions Nominee to Be Chief of Staff of Army on Importance of Community Outreach and Addressing Facility Maintenance Backlog in Hawaii

By Aloha State News Report | Jul 18, 2023

On July 12, during a full committee hearing, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and Chair of the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, questioned General Randy A. George, who has been nominated to serve as the next Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army.

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Hawaii ranks 49th in the U.S. for the most motor fuels sales tax paid in 2022

By Aloha State News | Jul 17, 2023

In 2022, Hawaii collected $81,845,000 in motor fuels sales tax, ranking it 49th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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48 people die from cancer in Hawaii during week ending July 8

By Aloha State News | Jul 17, 2023

There were 48 deaths from cancer reported in Hawaii in the week ending July 8, making up 21.2% of total deaths by all causes in Hawaii.

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Hawaii collected $15.2 million in taxes on public utilities licenses in 2022

By Aloha State News | Jul 17, 2023

Of the $10.3 billion in taxes collected by Hawaii in 2022, 0.1 percent, or $15.2 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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Hawaii collected $5.6 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes in 2022

By Aloha State News | Jul 17, 2023

Of the $10.3 billion in taxes collected by Hawaii in 2022, 54.9 percent, or $5.6 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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Hawaii collected 26.2% more in taxes on miscellaneous licenses in 2022

By Aloha State News | Jul 17, 2023

Of the $10.3 billion in taxes collected by Hawaii in 2022, $14.9 million came from miscellaneous license taxes, a 26.2 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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Schatz Leads Bipartisan Congressional Delegation To Iceland To Discuss Climate Action, U.S.-Iceland Relations, Tour Clean Energy, Carbon Removal Facilities

By Aloha State News Report | Jul 17, 2023

U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) have embarked on a congressional delegation mission to Iceland.

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Hirono, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Fully Fund Special Education

By Aloha State News Report | Jul 17, 2023

U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) joined Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Representative Jared Huffman (D-CA), and more than 80 of their colleagues, in introducing the IDEA Full Funding Act.

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Hawaii ranks 32nd in the U.S. for the most insurance premiums sales tax paid in 2022

By Aloha State News | Jul 16, 2023

In 2022, Hawaii collected $201,859,000 in insurance premiums sales tax, ranking it 32nd in the United States, 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 chronic lower respiratory diseases in Hawaii during week ending July 8

By Aloha State News | Jul 16, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Hawaii in the week ending July 8, making up less than 4.4% of total deaths by all causes in Hawaii.

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Hawaii collected 15.5% less in tobacco products sales tax in 2022

By Aloha State News | Jul 16, 2023

Of the $10.3 billion in taxes collected by Hawaii in 2022, $91.7 million came from tobacco products sales tax, a 15.5 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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Hawaii collected 14.9% more in income taxes in 2022

By Aloha State News | Jul 16, 2023

Of the $10.3 billion in taxes collected by Hawaii in 2022, $4.1 billion came from income taxes, a 14.9 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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15 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Hawaii during week ending July 8

By Aloha State News | Jul 16, 2023

There were 15 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Hawaii in the week ending July 8, making up 6.6% of total deaths by all causes in Hawaii.

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

By Aloha State News | Jul 16, 2023

Hawaii'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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Hawaii collected $122.1 million in public utilities sales tax in 2022

By Aloha State News | Jul 16, 2023

Of the $10.3 billion in taxes collected by Hawaii in 2022, 1.2 percent, or $122.1 million, came from public utilities sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Dcca Disciplinary Actions (June 2023)

By Aloha State News Report | Jul 16, 2023

The state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) and the state Boards and Commissions released a summary of disciplinary actions through the month of June 2023, taken on individuals and entities with professional and vocational licenses in Hawai‘i.

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DOH issues voluntary recall warning for 365 by Whole Foods Market Organic Asian Inspired Chopped Salad Kits due to undeclared allergens

By Aloha State News Report | Jul 16, 2023

The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch is warning residents of a voluntary recall by Braga Fresh of its 365 by Whole Foods Market Organic Asian Inspired Chopped Salad 12oz.

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Judge Sides With State In Lawsuit Regarding Alleged “strip Search” In Charter School

By Aloha State News Report | Jul 15, 2023

Hawai‘i Circuit Court Judge Kevin T. Morikone has granted summary judgment in favor of Kapolei Charter School and its director Wanda Villareal, the Department of Education, and the Hawai‘i State Public Charter School Commission— the defendants in a lawsuit regarding an alleged “strip search” of three students.

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Recent Wildfires Following Drought Conditions Across Hawai’i

By Aloha State News Report | Jul 15, 2023

Severe drought conditions are now impacting the southern and western coastal areas of Maui.