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Montana’s sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 1% in Q4 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Big Sky Times | Mar 26, 2024

Montana collected $237 million in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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61 New Officers Graduate from the Montana Law Enforcement Academy

By Big Sky Times | Mar 26, 2024

HELENA – Sixty-one new officers who will serve in 36 agencies across the state graduated today from the Montana Law Enforcement Academy (MLEA) within the Montana Department of Justice. MLEA provides basic and advanced training for state, county, city, and tribal law enforcement officers throughout the state.Attorney General Austin Knudsen was in attendance to congratulate and address the graduates. "I’m confident that today’s graduates are ready to face the challenges ahead of them as they begin their careers in law enforcement and I’m proud of what they have already...

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Attorney General Knudsen Challenges Biden's Ban on LNG Exports

By Big Sky Times | Mar 25, 2024

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, along with 15 other attorneys general, has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration's ban on new liquified natural gas (LNG) exports. In a statement, the attorneys general highlighted the detrimental impact of the ban, stating, "Not only will the LNG Export Ban cause Plaintiff States direct harm such as loss of jobs and revenue streams tied to LNG, but it will also have detrimental ripple effects on their economies and communities."The ban, implemented in January by President Biden and the Department of Energy, has raised...

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VA provides 202.5% more home purchase loans in Montana in Q4 2023

By Big Sky Times | Mar 23, 2024

There were 369 VA home purchases in Montana in the fourth quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2023, totaling $147.4 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 369 home purchase loans in Montana in Q4 2023

By Big Sky Times | Mar 22, 2024

There were 369 VA home purchase loans issued in Montana in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 totaling $147.4 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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GOP U.S. Senate candidate for Montana: 'Montanans want safe streets, a secure border that ends illegal immigration'

By Big Sky Times | Mar 21, 2024

U.S. Senate Republican candidate Tim Sheehy said on X that "Montanans want safe streets," border security that "ends illegal immigration," and for "criminals to be held accountable." According to Federal Newswire, the increase in fentanyl distribution and overdoses in Montana, along with human and drug trafficking, are linked to cartel smuggling operations.

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Karsen Murphy from Montana to play in NCAA women’s tournament

By Big Sky Times | Mar 20, 2024

Glendive player represents Montana in the tournament.

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Illegal immigrant receives 40-year prison sentence for Bozeman homicide

By Big Sky Times | Mar 20, 2024

HELENA – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced today that Francisco Padilla Canales, an illegal immigrant in the United States, has been sentenced to 40 years in Montana State Prison for a homicide that occurred in July 2022. Canales pleaded guilty to mitigated deliberate homicide after inflicting multiple fatal stab wounds to a man he found in a relationship with his estranged wife."The victim succumbed to his injuries shortly after law enforcement arrived on the scene despite Canales attempting CPR after the attack," Knudsen stated.Canales had initially...

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2 basketball players from Montana jumping for first place in men’s NCAA tournament

By Big Sky Times | Mar 19, 2024

Bozeman and Lewistown players represent Montana in the tournament.

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Attorney General Knudsen Announces Retirement of MHP Colonel

By Big Sky Times | Mar 18, 2024

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen made an announcement today regarding the retirement of Montana Highway Patrol Colonel Steve Lavin. The retirement of Colonel Lavin marks the end of a distinguished career within the law enforcement agency."I’m grateful to Steve for his decades-long career with the Montana Highway Patrol. It was a pleasure working with him during his tenure as colonel to keep Montanans safe in their communities and on the road. I wish him well in his retirement," expressed Attorney General Knudsen.Colonel Lavin was appointed by Attorney General...

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Montana ranked 13th lowest in the U.S. for average income in 2021

By Big Sky Times | Mar 16, 2024

Montana ranked 13th lowest for average annual earnings per resident among U.S. states, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Montana inflation exceeds national average as of February 2024

By Big Sky Times | Mar 1, 2024

As of February 2024, Montana experienced a 20.6% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of an 18.6% increase.

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VA provides 456 home loans in Montana totaling $181.1 million in Q4 2023

By Big Sky Times | Feb 21, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 456 home loans totaling $181.1 million in Montana during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA home loan amount averages $397,076 in Montana for Q4 2023

By Big Sky Times | Feb 20, 2024

The average VA loan amount in Montana during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $397,076, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Montana declines from Q3 to Q4 2023

By Big Sky Times | Feb 20, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Montana in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $399,384, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index

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Number of VA loans issued in Montana decreases by 47.2% from 2022 to 2023

By Big Sky Times | Feb 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 1,719 home loans totaling $661.1 million in Montana during the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA home loan amount in Montana falls in Q4 2023

By Big Sky Times | Feb 19, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Montana during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $397,076, a 6.5% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Montana ranks 40th in total VA home loans during Q4 2023

By Big Sky Times | Feb 19, 2024

Montana ranked 40th in VA home loans in the fourth quarter of 2023 with 456 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Montana ranked 20th in average VA home loan amount in Q4 2023

By Big Sky Times | Feb 17, 2024

With $397,076 in home loans issued, Montana ranked 20th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Montana ranked 40th among U.S. states in total VA home loans during 2023

By Big Sky Times | Feb 15, 2024

Montana ranked 40th in VA home loans in 2023 with 1,719 loans issued, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.