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News from July 2023

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Montana collected $227 million in severance taxes in 2022

By Big Sky Times | Jul 19, 2023

Of the $4.6 billion in taxes collected by Montana in 2022, 4.9 percent, or $227 million, came from severance taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Montana collected $499.8 million in license taxes in 2022

By Big Sky Times | Jul 19, 2023

Of the $4.6 billion in taxes collected by Montana in 2022, 10.8 percent, or $499.8 million, came from license taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Montana collected 5.8% more in amusements sales tax in 2022

By Big Sky Times | Jul 19, 2023

Of the $4.6 billion in taxes collected by Montana in 2022, $123.3 million came from amusements sales tax, a 5.8 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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Montana ranks 35th in the U.S. for the most pari-mutuels sales tax paid in 2022

By Big Sky Times | Jul 19, 2023

In 2022, Montana collected $169,000 in pari-mutuels sales tax, ranking it 35th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Gov. Gianforte: 'We're making a generational investment in our behavioral health and developmental disabilities service delivery systems'

By Big Sky Times Report | Jul 19, 2023

Gianforte's announcement to Montana's Behavioral Health System for Future Generations Commission signifies a commitment to mental health and developmental disability care. This move marks a crucial milestone in the state's efforts to improve and revitalize its behavioral health services.

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30 people die from cancer in Montana during week ending July 8

By Big Sky Times | Jul 19, 2023

There were 30 deaths from cancer reported in Montana in the week ending July 8, making up 14.5% of total deaths by all causes in Montana.

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Montana's Gianforte: 'I look forward to our Housing Task Force continuing to develop more commonsense solutions'

By Big Sky Times Report | Jul 19, 2023

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte recently announced the expansion of the Housing Task Force.

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Montana's Knudsen warns legislators of suspicious letters: 'If you receive one of these letters, do not open it and contact law enforcement'

By Big Sky Times Report | Jul 19, 2023

A recent series of incidents beginning in June involving the delivery of suspicious letters containing white powder has raised concerns among lawmakers and public officials in several states.

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EPA Information Officer Archer: "the crews are gaining more expertise in handling this situation"

By Big Sky Times Report | Jul 19, 2023

EPA Information Officer Beth Archer issued a press release addressing a train derailment near Reed Point, Montana, which resulted in six rail cars carrying molten asphalt falling into the Yellowstone River.

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Montana State Library President Creech: 'The Executive Board of the Montana Library Association deeply regrets the decision by the Montana State Library Commission to withdraw from the American Library Association.'

By Big Sky Times Report | Jul 19, 2023

Last week, the Montana State Library announced its withdrawal from the American Library Association following a controversial tweet.

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Governor Gianforte: 'These low water levels present a significant threat to the economic vitality of the region.'

By Big Sky Times Report | Jul 19, 2023

On July 6, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte issued a formal letter requesting an analysis from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to address declining water levels in Flathead Lake.

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Less than 10 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Montana during week ending July 8

By Big Sky Times | Jul 18, 2023

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

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Montana collected $2.4 billion in individual income taxes in 2022

By Big Sky Times | Jul 18, 2023

Of the $4.6 billion in taxes collected by Montana in 2022, 51.6 percent, or $2.4 billion, came from individual income taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Montana collected 3.8% more in alcoholic beverages sales tax in 2022

By Big Sky Times | Jul 18, 2023

Of the $4.6 billion in taxes collected by Montana in 2022, $48.3 million came from alcoholic beverages sales tax, a 3.8 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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Montana ranks 39th in the U.S. for the most motor fuels sales tax paid in 2022

By Big Sky Times | Jul 18, 2023

In 2022, Montana collected $292,452,000 in motor fuels sales tax, 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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Montana collected $851.8 million in sales and gross receipts taxes in 2022

By Big Sky Times | Jul 18, 2023

Of the $4.6 billion in taxes collected by Montana in 2022, 18.4 percent, or $851.8 million, came from sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Montana ranks 37th in the U.S. for the most insurance premiums sales tax paid in 2022

By Big Sky Times | Jul 17, 2023

In 2022, Montana collected $153,056,000 in insurance premiums sales tax, ranking it 37th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Montana collected 3.8% more in license taxes in 2022

By Big Sky Times | Jul 17, 2023

Of the $4.6 billion in taxes collected by Montana in 2022, $499.8 million came from license taxes, a 3.8 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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Montana collected $9.7 million in taxes on motor vehicle operator licenses in 2022

By Big Sky Times | Jul 17, 2023

Of the $4.6 billion in taxes collected by Montana in 2022, 0.2 percent, or $9.7 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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13 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Montana during week ending July 8

By Big Sky Times | Jul 17, 2023

There were 13 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Montana in the week ending July 8, making up 6.3% of total deaths by all causes in Montana.