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News from July 2023

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott: If you care about human life 'you must begin enforcing federal immigration laws'

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Jul 24, 2023

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has continued to assert his state authority to secure its borders while the ongoing debate rages over immigration policies, leading to clashes with federal authorities, including President Joe Biden.

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Florida collected 0.4% more in taxes on public utilities licenses in 2022

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jul 24, 2023

Of the $59.2 billion in taxes collected by Florida in 2022, $24.2 million came from taxes on public utilities licenses, a 0.4 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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Florida ranks 15th in the U.S. for the most alcoholic beverages license paid in 2022

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jul 24, 2023

In 2022, Florida collected $10,677,000 in alcoholic beverages license, ranking it 15th 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 collected $1.6 billion in insurance premiums sales tax in 2022

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jul 24, 2023

Of the $59.2 billion in taxes collected by Florida in 2022, 2.7 percent, or $1.6 billion, came from insurance premiums sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Florida collected 26.7% more in general sales and gross receipts taxes in 2022

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jul 23, 2023

Of the $59.2 billion in taxes collected by Florida in 2022, $37.8 billion came from general sales and gross receipts taxes, a 26.7 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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Analysis: Buchanan, Dunn among 83 House Republicans opposing measure to reinstate pilots fired due to vaccine mandate

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jul 23, 2023

Fla. Republican U.S. Reps. Vern Buchanan and Neal Dunn were among 83 House Republicans to vote against an amendment reinstating airline pilots who were terminated due to COVID vaccine mandates, according to an analysis by Sunshine Sentinel.

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Florida ranks ninth in the U.S. for the most license taxes paid in 2022

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jul 23, 2023

In 2022, Florida collected $2,245,168,000 in license taxes, ranking it ninth in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Rubio Releases Report on State Department: “Woke Is Weak”

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Jul 23, 2023

The offices of U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) released a new report titled “‘Diversity Over Diplomacy’ - How Wokeness is Weakening the U.S. State Department.”

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Florida collected $202.8 million in taxes on miscellaneous occupation and business licenses in 2022

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jul 23, 2023

Of the $59.2 billion in taxes collected by Florida in 2022, 0.3 percent, or $202.8 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).

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Florida ranks 18th in the U.S. for the most other selective sales and gross receipts taxes paid in 2022

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jul 22, 2023

In 2022, Florida collected $1,092,870,000 in other selective sales and gross receipts taxes, ranking it 18th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Highlights Increased Funding to Combat Alzheimer’s Disease in Florida

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Jul 22, 2023

On July 19, 2023, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez and Department of Elder Affairs Secretary Michelle Branham were joined by local leaders, advocates, and caregivers in Marion County to celebrate recent budget funding to support Florida’s advancements in service and care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

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Florida collected $278.5 million in taxes on general corporation licenses in 2022

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jul 22, 2023

Of the $59.2 billion in taxes collected by Florida in 2022, 0.5 percent, or $278.5 million, came from taxes on general corporation licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Florida collected 76.9% less in taxes on amusements licenses in 2022

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jul 22, 2023

Of the $59.2 billion in taxes collected by Florida in 2022, $3.5 million came from taxes on amusements licenses, a 76.9 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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Sen. Rick Scott Introduces Legislative Package to Hold Federal Reserve Accountable

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Jul 22, 2023

Today, Senator Rick Scott introduced a legislative package aimed at forcing accountability on the Federal Reserve, ending its bad practices that have cost Americans more than $1 trillion, and reining in the agency’s out-of-control, $8.3 TRILLION balance sheet.

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Florida collected $1 billion in tobacco products sales tax in 2022

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jul 21, 2023

Of the $59.2 billion in taxes collected by Florida in 2022, 1.8 percent, or $1 billion, came from tobacco products sales tax, 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 tobacco products sales tax paid in 2022

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jul 21, 2023

In 2022, Florida collected $1,048,913,000 in tobacco products 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 collected 7% more in public utilities sales tax in 2022

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jul 21, 2023

Of the $59.2 billion in taxes collected by Florida in 2022, $1.8 billion came from public utilities sales tax, a 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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Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Seven to the Florida Concrete Masonry Education Council

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Jul 21, 2023

On July 14, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Ted Caviglia, Randy Dunlap, Shawn McGee, Jerry Painter, and Preston Sparkman and the reappointment of Michael “Brad” Coolidge and Robert Melgaard to the Florida Concrete Masonry Education Council.

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Florida collected $178.2 million in amusements sales tax in 2022

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jul 20, 2023

Of the $59.2 billion in taxes collected by Florida in 2022, 0.3 percent, or $178.2 million, came from amusements sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Florida collected $6.2 billion in other taxes in 2022

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jul 20, 2023

Of the $59.2 billion in taxes collected by Florida in 2022, 10.5 percent, or $6.2 billion, came from other taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).