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VA provides 47.4% fewer home purchase loans in Montana in Q3 2023

By Big Sky Times | Oct 1, 2023

There were 122 VA home purchases in Montana in the third quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2023, totaling $52.2 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Q3 2023: Montana's combined tax revenues down 43.6% since Q2 2023

By Big Sky Times | Oct 1, 2023

Montana collected $880 million in total tax revenues during the third quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Montana in Q3 vs. Q2 2023

By Big Sky Times | Oct 1, 2023

The VA issued two Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Montana during the third quarter of fiscal year 2023, compared to four loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Tax Revenue Analysis: Montana collects $247 million in sales and gross receipt tax during Q2 2023

By Big Sky Times | Sep 30, 2023

Montana collected $247 million in tax and gross receipts, a 21.1% increase from the first quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau

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In Montana, 142 people have died after receiving COVID-19 vaccine

By Big Sky Times | Sep 12, 2023

Montana registered 142 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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Office of Disciplinary Council Accuses Montana Attorney General of Violating Conduct Rules Amid Separation-of-Powers Dispute

By Big Sky Times | Sep 9, 2023

The Office of Disciplinary Counsel has accused Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen of violating conduct rules amidst a separation-of-powers dispute. The complaint alleges that Knudsen undermined public trust and assaulted judiciary integrity during a high-profile legal battle in 2021. The allegations include 41 violations of the Montana Rules of Professional Conduct.

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Gianforte has declared September as 'Bear Aware' Month in Montana

By Ashley Haley | Sep 5, 2023

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has declared September "Bear Aware" Month, emphasizing education and community involvement in bear conflict avoidance, according to a press release.

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Governors urge Congress to address nationwide prescription drug shortages

By Big Sky Times Report | Aug 31, 2023

On Aug. 29, eleven U.S. governors came together to send a joint letter to Congressional leaders urging immediate action to address the escalating nationwide shortage of essential prescription drugs, citing national security risks and public health concerns. The letter was addressed to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.

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Gov. Gianforte requests major disaster declaration for severe flooding

By Big Sky Times Report | Aug 31, 2023

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has formally requested a major disaster declaration from Pres. Joe Biden for the flooding that devastated multiple counties across the state between May 25 and June 30. The governor made his request in a letter dated Aug. 25 that noted the significant consequences that the weather had had on the state as well as the people living there.

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41 people die from diseases of the heart in Montana during week ending July 29

By Big Sky Times | Aug 29, 2023

There were 41 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Montana in the week ending July 29, making up 20.4% of total deaths by all causes in Montana.

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47 people die from cancer in Montana during week ending July 29

By Big Sky Times | Aug 28, 2023

There were 47 deaths from cancer reported in Montana in the week ending July 29, making up 23.4% of total deaths by all causes in Montana.

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Less than 10 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Montana during week ending July 29

By Big Sky Times | Aug 27, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Montana in the week ending July 29, making up less than 5% of total deaths by all causes in Montana.

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Montana ranks 41st in total VA home loans during Q2

By Big Sky Times | Aug 27, 2023

Montana ranked 41st in VA home loans in the second quarter of 2023 with 317 loans issued, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Montana ranked 19th in average VA home loan amount in Q2

By Big Sky Times | Aug 27, 2023

With $378,893 in loans issued, Montana ranked 19th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Montana ranked 20th in average VA home loan amount in Q1

By Big Sky Times | Aug 26, 2023

With $365,188 in loans issued, Montana ranked 20th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of fiscal year 2023, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

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11 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Montana during week ending July 29

By Big Sky Times | Aug 26, 2023

There were 11 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Montana in the week ending July 29, making up 5.5% of total deaths by all causes in Montana.

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Montana ranks 40th in total VA home loans during Q1

By Big Sky Times | Aug 26, 2023

Montana ranked 40th in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2023 with 494 loans issued, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Montana ranks 39th in total VA home loans during Q4 2022

By Big Sky Times | Aug 25, 2023

Montana ranked 39th in VA home loans in the fourth quarter of 2022 with 607 loans issued, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Less than 10 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Montana during week ending July 29

By Big Sky Times | Aug 25, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Montana in the week ending July 29, making up less than 5% of total deaths by all causes in Montana.

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Montana ranked 19th in average VA home loan amount in Q4 2022

By Big Sky Times | Aug 25, 2023

With $383,433 in loans issued, Montana ranked 19th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.