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News from June 2021

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283 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Florida during week ending May 1

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 19, 2021

There were 283 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Florida in the week ending May 1, making up 6.4 percent of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

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Sebring sees 25,300 nonfarm payroll employees in May

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 18, 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for May in Florida's Sebring metropolitan statistical area was 25,300, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Sebastian-Vero Beach nonfarm payroll employees decrease by 0.9% since May 2021

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 18, 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for June 2021 in the Sebastian-Vero Beach metropolitan statistical area was 52,900, a 0.9 percent decrease from the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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CDC predicts 54 people age 25 and younger in Florida died during week ending May 15

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 18, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 54 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending May 15.

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Florida collected $8.2 billion in selective sales and gross receipts taxes in 2020

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 18, 2021

Of the $43.1 billion in taxes collected by Florida in 2020, 19 percent, or $8.2 billion, came from selective 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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Florida ranks fourth in the U.S. for the most motor fuels sales tax paid in 2020

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 18, 2021

In 2020, Florida collected $2.8 billion in motor fuels sales tax, ranking it fourth in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Florida's Sen. Scott plans to focus on the 'debt crisis' with the introduction of the Federal Debt Emergency Control Act

By Alexus Barnhart | Jun 18, 2021

Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced the Federal Debt Emergency Control Act on June 9 as a way to hold the Office of Management and Budget accountable for gross domestic product spending.

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124 people die from diabetes mellitus in Florida during week ending May 1

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 18, 2021

There were 124 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Florida in the week ending May 1, making up 2.8 percent of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

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Florida collected 3.1% less in taxes on miscellaneous occupation and business licenses in 2020

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 18, 2021

Of the $43.1 billion in taxes collected by Florida in 2020, $164.7 million came from taxes on miscellaneous occupation and business licenses, a 3.1 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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119 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Florida during week ending May 1

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 18, 2021

There were 119 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Florida in the week ending May 1, making up 2.7 percent of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

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“INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on June 17

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 17, 2021

“INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” was published on pages S4622-S4623 of the Congressional Record on June 17.

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“SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on June 17

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 17, 2021

The Congressional Record published “SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS” in the Senate section on June 17.

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June 17: Congressional Record publishes “SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS” in the Senate section

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 17, 2021

“SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS“ was published in the Senate section on pages S4630-S4633 on June 17

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June 17: Congressional Record publishes “SENATE RESOLUTION 280--SUPPORTING A STABLE COLOMBIA AND OPPOSING ANY THREAT TO DEMOCRACY IN COLOMBIA” in the Senate section

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 17, 2021

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “SENATE RESOLUTION 280--SUPPORTING A STABLE COLOMBIA AND OPPOSING ANY THREAT TO DEMOCRACY IN COLOMBIA” on June 17.

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Florida collected 8% less in taxes on general corporation licenses in 2020

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 17, 2021

Of the $43.1 billion in taxes collected by Florida in 2020, $222.5 million came from taxes on general corporation licenses, an 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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Florida collected $3.3 billion in documentarty and stock transfer taxes in 2020

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 17, 2021

Of the $43.1 billion in taxes collected by Florida in 2020, 7.7 percent, or $3.3 billion, came from documentarty and stock transfer taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Week of May 15: 1211 people age 85 and older are estimated to have died in Florida

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 17, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 1211 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending May 15.

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Florida's Sen. Scott warns of overspending and inflation, 'things will cost more' professor cautions

By Carrie Bradon | Jun 17, 2021

Florida’s Republican Sen. Rick Scott has cautioned his colleagues that the national debt is endangering the health of the nation and had urged them to remember the principles put forward by the founding fathers.

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Punta Gorda nonfarm payroll employees decrease by 0.6% since May 2021

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 17, 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for June 2021 in the Punta Gorda metropolitan statistical area was 48,900, a 0.6 percent decrease from the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Sebastian-Vero Beach sees 53,400 nonfarm payroll employees in May

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 17, 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for May in Florida's Sebastian-Vero Beach metropolitan statistical area was 53,400, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.