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There were 24 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in North Dakota during the week ending May 8, a 14.3 percent decrease from the previous week.

North Dakota ranks 43rd with $1,685,000 total in EDA grants in 2018

The US Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded $1,685,000 total in grants to fund economic development projects in North Dakota in 2018, ranking the state 43rd among states, according to data made available by the EDA.

North Dakota ranks 35th in the U.S. for the most hunting and fishing license paid in 2020

In 2020, North Dakota collected $19.5 million in hunting and fishing license, ranking it 35th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

North Dakota collected $50.5 million in public utilities sales tax in 2020

Of the $4.3 billion in taxes collected by North Dakota in 2020, 1.2 percent, or $50.5 million, came from public utilities sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

North Dakota collected 1.9% more in alcoholic beverages sales tax in 2020

Of the $4.3 billion in taxes collected by North Dakota in 2020, $9.1 million came from alcoholic beverages sales tax, a 1.9 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in North Dakota during week ending June 19, 2021

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in North Dakota in the week ending June 19, 2021, making up less than 7.9% of total deaths by all causes in North Dakota.

VA provides 14.4% fewer home purchase loans in North Dakota in 2nd quarter

There were 256 VA home purchases in North Dakota in the second quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2021, totaling $68.7 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

North Dakota collected $9.1 million in alcoholic beverages sales tax in 2020

Of the $4.3 billion in taxes collected by North Dakota in 2020, 0.2 percent, or $9.1 million, came from alcoholic beverages sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

North Dakota collected 20.1% less in severance taxes in 2020

Of the $4.3 billion in taxes collected by North Dakota in 2020, $2.1 billion came from severance taxes, a 20.1 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

EDA awards over $1 million grant for economic development in North Dakota in 2020

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued one grant worth $1,500,400 in 2020 to fund economic development projects through opportunity zones in North Dakota.

North Dakota ranks 23rd in the U.S. for the most amusements license paid in 2020

In 2020, North Dakota collected $1.2 million in amusements license, ranking it 23rd in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Average VA IRRRL loan amount in North Dakota increases from Q1 to Q2

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in North Dakota during the second quarter of fiscal year 2021 was $260,402, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

North Dakota receives one EDA grant totaling $100,000 for technical assistance in 2018

North Dakota received one grant totaling $100,000 for technical assistance in 2018 from the US Economic Development Administration.

Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in North Dakota during week ending June 19, 2021

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in North Dakota in the week ending June 19, 2021, making up less than 7.9% of total deaths by all causes in North Dakota.

Average VA IRRRL loan amount in North Dakota declines from Q4 FY2020 to Q1 FY2021

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in North Dakota during the first quarter of fiscal year 2021 was $255,459, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

North Dakota's miscellaneous tax revenues up 66.8 percent in Q3 2020

North Dakota collected $307 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the third quarter of 2020, a 66.8 percent increase over the previous quarter when $184 million was reported, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

VA provides 8.3% fewer home purchase loans in North Dakota in 1st quarter

There were 299 VA home purchases in North Dakota in the first quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2021, totaling $79.3 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

North Dakota receives 16 EDA grants totaling $1,585,000 for planning in 2018

North Dakota received 16 grants totaling $1,585,000 for planning in 2018 from the US Economic Development Administration.

North Dakota ranks 44th in the U.S. for the most alcoholic beverages license paid in 2020

In 2020, North Dakota collected $408 thousand in alcoholic beverages license, ranking it 44th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

North Dakota collected 2.7% less in tobacco products sales tax in 2020