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Montana's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending July 15, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Montana collected 5.7% more in taxes on general corporation licenses in 2022

Of the $4.6 billion in taxes collected by Montana in 2022, $7.7 million came from taxes on general corporation licenses, a 5.7 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Montana ranks 18th in the U.S. for the most amusements sales tax paid in 2022

In 2022, Montana collected $123,282,000 in amusements sales tax, ranking it 18th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Montana collected 7.5% more in property taxes in 2022

Of the $4.6 billion in taxes collected by Montana in 2022, $359.8 million came from property taxes, a 7.5 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 from Alzheimer's disease in Montana during week ending July 8

There were less than 10 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Montana in the week ending July 8, making up less than 4.8% of total deaths by all causes in Montana.

Montana collected $5.6 million in taxes on alcoholic beverages licenses in 2022

Of the $4.6 billion in taxes collected by Montana in 2022, 0.1 percent, or $5.6 million, came from taxes on alcoholic beverages licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Montana average $254,522 for Q2

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Montana for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023 averaged $254,522, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Montana collected $169,000 in pari-mutuels sales tax in 2022

Of the $4.6 billion in taxes collected by Montana in 2022, less than 0.1 percent, or $169,000, came from pari-mutuels sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Montana collected 24.1% more in income taxes in 2022

Of the $4.6 billion in taxes collected by Montana in 2022, $2.7 billion came from income taxes, a 24.1 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Montana collected 62.5% more in pari-mutuels sales tax in 2022

Of the $4.6 billion in taxes collected by Montana in 2022, $169,000 came from pari-mutuels sales tax, a 62.5 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 from diabetes mellitus in Montana during week ending July 8

There were less than 10 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Montana in the week ending July 8, making up less than 4.8% of total deaths by all causes in Montana.

Montana ranks 31st in the U.S. for the most alcoholic beverages sales tax paid in 2022

In 2022, Montana collected $48,267,000 in alcoholic beverages sales tax, ranking it 31st in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Attorney General Knudsen Launches Television PSA To Combat Human Trafficking In Montana

By Big Sky Times Report | Jul 14, 2023

Continuing his commitment to end human trafficking in Montana, Attorney General Austin Knudsen on July 14 launched a new statewide public service announcement to educate Montanans on the issue and how to report it when they suspect they see it.

63.4% decrease in number of VA loans issued across Montana from Q2 2022 to Q2 2023

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 317 home loans totaling $120.1 million in Montana during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Montana collected 10.2% more in insurance premiums sales tax in 2022

Of the $4.6 billion in taxes collected by Montana in 2022, $153.1 million came from insurance premiums sales tax, a 10.2 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Montana ranks 41st in the U.S. for the most selective sales and gross receipts taxes paid in 2022

In 2022, Montana collected $851,812,000 in selective sales and gross receipts taxes, ranking it 41st in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Montana collected $851.8 million in selective sales and gross receipts taxes in 2022