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News from July 2023

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Senator Hassan Shares Granite State Veteran’s Experience with a Service Dog at Hearing

By Granite State Times Report | Jul 15, 2023

During a Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs hearing today, U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan shared veteran Tim Carignan of Lyman’s experience obtaining insurance coverage for his service dog Duchess.

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Shaheen Introduces Legislation to Increase Community Engagement and Transparency Regarding Department of Defense PFAS-Related Activities

By Granite State Times Report | Jul 15, 2023

U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, introduced the PFAS Community Engagement and Transparency Act, which would increase the Department of Defense (DOD)’s transparency regarding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) related activities.

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VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in New Hampshire average $400,850 for Q2

By Granite State Times | Jul 15, 2023

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in New Hampshire for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023 averaged $400,850, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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New Hampshire ranks 27th in the U.S. for the most amusements sales tax paid in 2022

By Granite State Times | Jul 15, 2023

In 2022, New Hampshire collected $24,323,000 in amusements sales tax, ranking it 27th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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New Hampshire collected 18% more in income taxes in 2022

By Granite State Times | Jul 15, 2023

Of the $3.5 billion in taxes collected by New Hampshire in 2022, $1.4 billion came from income taxes, an 18 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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10 people die from Alzheimer's disease in New Hampshire during week ending July 8

By Granite State Times | Jul 15, 2023

There were 10 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in New Hampshire in the week ending July 8, making up 3.5% of total deaths by all causes in New Hampshire.

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New Hampshire collected $497,000 in pari-mutuels sales tax in 2022

By Granite State Times | Jul 15, 2023

Of the $3.5 billion in taxes collected by New Hampshire in 2022, less than 0.1 percent, or $497,000, came from pari-mutuels sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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New Hampshire collected 1,497.8% more in taxes on miscellaneous licenses in 2022

By Granite State Times | Jul 15, 2023

Of the $3.5 billion in taxes collected by New Hampshire in 2022, $39.9 million came from miscellaneous license taxes, a 1,497.8 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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Less than 10 people die from diabetes mellitus in New Hampshire during week ending July 8

By Granite State Times | Jul 15, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in New Hampshire in the week ending July 8, making up less than 3.5% of total deaths by all causes in New Hampshire.

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Senator Hassan Discusses How to Combat Superbugs at Senate Hearing

By Granite State Times Report | Jul 14, 2023

U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) questioned experts about how to spur research into drugs and other tools to help combat the rise of “superbugs,” infections resistant to traditional antibiotic or anti-fungal treatments.

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Senate NATO Observer Group Co-Chairs – Shaheen & Tillis – Lead Bipartisan Congressional Delegation in Press Conference at 2023 NATO Summit in Vilnius

By Granite State Times Report | Jul 14, 2023

Shaheen and Tillis have served as co-chairs of the Senate NATO Observer Group since they re-established the group in 2018*

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Less than 10 people die from kidney disease in New Hampshire during week ending July 8

By Granite State Times | Jul 14, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in New Hampshire in the week ending July 8, making up less than 3.5% of total deaths by all causes in New Hampshire.

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Residents and visitors to New Hampshire paid $3.5 billion in taxes in 2022

By Granite State Times | Jul 14, 2023

New Hampshire collected $3.5 billion in taxes in 2022, an 8.9 percent increase from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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62% decrease in number of VA loans issued across New Hampshire from Q2 2022 to Q2 2023

By Granite State Times | Jul 14, 2023

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 271 home loans totaling $103.6 million in New Hampshire during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in New Hampshire during week ending July 8

By Granite State Times | Jul 14, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in New Hampshire in the week ending July 8, making up less than 3.5% of total deaths by all causes in New Hampshire.

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New Hampshire collected 3.5% less in sales and gross receipts taxes in 2022

By Granite State Times | Jul 14, 2023

Of the $3.5 billion in taxes collected by New Hampshire in 2022, $943.4 million came from sales and gross receipts taxes, a 3.5 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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New Hampshire ranks 38th in the U.S. for the most selective sales and gross receipts taxes paid in 2022

By Granite State Times | Jul 14, 2023

In 2022, New Hampshire collected $943,410,000 in selective sales and gross receipts taxes, ranking it 38th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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New Hampshire collected $943.4 million in selective sales and gross receipts taxes in 2022

By Granite State Times | Jul 14, 2023

Of the $3.5 billion in taxes collected by New Hampshire in 2022, 27 percent, or $943.4 million, 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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New Hampshire collected 53.6% more in motor fuels sales tax in 2022

By Granite State Times | Jul 14, 2023

Of the $3.5 billion in taxes collected by New Hampshire in 2022, $180 million came from motor fuels sales tax, a 53.6 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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New Hampshire ranks 47th in the U.S. for the most sales and gross receipts taxes paid in 2022

By Granite State Times | Jul 13, 2023

In 2022, New Hampshire collected $943,410,000 in sales and gross receipts taxes, ranking it 47th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).