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Maine collected 9.3% more in taxes on miscellaneous licenses in 2022

By Pine State News | Jul 16, 2023

Of the $6.4 billion in taxes collected by Maine in 2022, $13.5 million came from miscellaneous license taxes, a 9.3 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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12 people die from diabetes mellitus in Maine during week ending July 8

By Pine State News | Jul 15, 2023

There were 12 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Maine in the week ending July 8, making up 3.6% of total deaths by all causes in Maine.

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VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Maine average $197,966 for Q2

By Pine State News | Jul 15, 2023

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Maine for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023 averaged $197,966, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Maine collected 27.4% more in income taxes in 2022

By Pine State News | Jul 15, 2023

Of the $6.4 billion in taxes collected by Maine in 2022, $3 billion came from income taxes, a 27.4 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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Maine collected $13.6 million in taxes on motor vehicle operator licenses in 2022

By Pine State News | Jul 15, 2023

Of the $6.4 billion in taxes collected by Maine in 2022, 0.2 percent, or $13.6 million, came from taxes on motor vehicle operator licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Maine ranks 43rd in the U.S. for the most selective sales and gross receipts taxes paid in 2022

By Pine State News | Jul 15, 2023

In 2022, Maine collected $802,967,000 in selective sales and gross receipts taxes, ranking it 43rd in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Maine collected 6.5% more in motor fuels sales tax in 2022

By Pine State News | Jul 15, 2023

Of the $6.4 billion in taxes collected by Maine in 2022, $247 million came from motor fuels sales tax, a 6.5 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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Maine collected $7.5 million in taxes on alcoholic beverages licenses in 2022

By Pine State News | Jul 14, 2023

Of the $6.4 billion in taxes collected by Maine in 2022, 0.1 percent, or $7.5 million, came from taxes on alcoholic beverages licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Maine collected 4.1% less in taxes on motor vehicle licenses in 2022

By Pine State News | Jul 14, 2023

Of the $6.4 billion in taxes collected by Maine in 2022, $121 million came from taxes on motor vehicle licenses, a 4.1 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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Maine collected 13.1% more in sales and gross receipts taxes in 2022

By Pine State News | Jul 14, 2023

Of the $6.4 billion in taxes collected by Maine in 2022, $3 billion came from sales and gross receipts taxes, a 13.1 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 influenza and pneumonia in Maine during week ending July 8

By Pine State News | Jul 14, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Maine in the week ending July 8, making up less than 3% of total deaths by all causes in Maine.

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Residents and visitors to Maine paid $6.4 billion in taxes in 2022

By Pine State News | Jul 14, 2023

Maine collected $6.4 billion in taxes in 2022, an 18.1 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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59.5% decrease in number of VA loans issued across Maine from Q2 2022 to Q2 2023

By Pine State News | Jul 14, 2023

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 287 home loans totaling $86 million in Maine during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Maine ranks 39th in the U.S. for the most general sales and gross receipts taxes paid in 2022

By Pine State News | Jul 14, 2023

In 2022, Maine collected $2,171,258,000 in general sales and gross receipts taxes, ranking it 39th 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 kidney disease in Maine during week ending July 8

By Pine State News | Jul 14, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Maine in the week ending July 8, making up less than 3% of total deaths by all causes in Maine.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Veterinary companies in Maine during Q2 2023

By Pine State News | Jul 13, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Veterinary company from Maine in the second quarter of 2023.

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Maine ranks 40th in the U.S. for the most sales and gross receipts taxes paid in 2022

By Pine State News | Jul 13, 2023

In 2022, Maine collected $2,974,225,000 in sales and gross receipts taxes, ranking it 40th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Maine ranked 45th among U.S. states in total VA home loans during 2022

By Pine State News | Jul 13, 2023

Maine ranked 45th in VA home loans in 2022 with 2,860 loans issued.

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Average VA home loan amount in Maine increases in Q2

By Pine State News | Jul 12, 2023

The average VA loan amount in Maine during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $299,807, a 3.7 percent increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Maine ranks 24th in the U.S. for the most property taxes paid in 2022

By Pine State News | Jul 12, 2023

In 2022, Maine collected $45,023,000 in property taxes, ranking it 24th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).