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News from October 2023

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Gianforte" 'There’s no more important role in life than being a parent'

By Big Sky Times | Oct 28, 2023

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte has announced a $7.5 million funding initiative aimed at improving maternal health in the state. The investment, in collaboration with the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) and the Montana Healthcare Foundation (MHF), will focus on enhancing behavioral health and substance use disorder services for pregnant and postpartum women. (Source)

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Gianforte: 'Montana has shared a strong bond with Taiwan, forged through educational exchanges, the trade of our high quality commodities, and our shared values of freedom and free enterprise'

By Big Sky Times | Oct 28, 2023

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte is set to lead a trade mission to Taiwan, aiming to strengthen the already strong relationship between the two regions. The trade mission, scheduled to take place from October 28 to November 3, 2023, will include representatives from various sectors in Montana, such as agriculture, manufacturing, photonics, and biosciences.

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Montana Governor: 'I look forward to the innovative ideas and continued leadership of our task force members'

By Big Sky Times | Oct 22, 2023

In line with the information provided in an official press release, Governor Greg Gianforte recently reconvened Montana's Housing Task Force in Helena. The move follows what has been a momentous legislative period focused on pro-housing reforms in the state, according to the press release from Oct. 17, 2023. The governor commended the bipartisan task force for its groundbreaking proposals aimed at boosting the availability of affordable housing in Montana. He also urged the group to continue its work in presenting further recommendations.

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Kerry White on 5.8 million-acre Montana conservation area: 'This effort is for more federal government control and federal land acquisition'

By Big Sky Times | Oct 20, 2023

Kerry White, the executive director of Citizens for Balanced Use, has expressed concerns about a proposed conservation area in southwestern Montana. White believes that this plan, which aims to establish a 5.8 million-acre conservation area, would give the federal government more control over the land and potentially limit local residents' access to it.

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VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Montana average $616,323 for Q3

By Big Sky Times | Oct 15, 2023

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Montana for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2023 averaged $616,323, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Number of VA loans issued in Montana decreased by 75% from Q3 2022 to Q3 2023

By Big Sky Times | Oct 15, 2023

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 149 home loans totaling $63.2 million in Montana during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Tobacco companies in Montana during Q3 2023

By Big Sky Times | Oct 13, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Tobacco company from Montana in the third quarter of 2023.

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Montana: Food and Cosmetics companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Montana in Q3 2023

By Big Sky Times | Oct 12, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted nine inspections at nine Food and Cosmetics companies from Montana in the third quarter of 2023.

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Byfield on Biden's latest 5.8 million acre land grab: 'Congress needs to regain authority over these agencies'

By Big Sky Times | Oct 12, 2023

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed a plan to establish a 5.8 million-acre conservation area in Southwest Montana, covering 9,000 square miles. This area includes both government-owned and private land, with the goal of connecting the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the Crown of the Continent in central Montana, and central Idaho. However, this plan has raised concerns about private property rights and the authority of government agencies.

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Which type of Montana companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q3 2023?

By Big Sky Times | Oct 11, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 10 inspections at 10 Biologics companies from Montana in the third quarter of 2023.

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VA home loan amount averages $424,471 in Montana for Q3

By Big Sky Times | Oct 9, 2023

The average VA loan amount in Montana during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $424,471, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Montana ranks 40th in total VA home loans during Q3

By Big Sky Times | Oct 9, 2023

Montana ranked 40th in VA home loans in the third quarter of 2023 with 149 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Montana ranked 13th in average VA home loan amount in Q3

By Big Sky Times | Oct 9, 2023

With $424,471 in loans issued, Montana ranked 13th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the third quarter of fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 149 home loans in Montana totaling $63.2 million in Q3

By Big Sky Times | Oct 9, 2023

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 149 home loans totaling $63.2 million in Montana during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Montana's miscellaneous tax revenues down 29.5% since Q3 2023

By Big Sky Times | Oct 7, 2023

Montana collected $62 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the third quarter of 2023, a 29.5% decrease from the same period the previous year when $88 million was reported, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Montana's miscellaneous tax revenues down 10.1% in Q3 2023

By Big Sky Times | Oct 6, 2023

Montana collected $62 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the third quarter of 2023, a 10.1% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Montana's individual income tax revenue down 5.3% as of Q3 2023 compared to Q3 2022

By Big Sky Times | Oct 5, 2023

The third quarter of 2023 brought in $481 million in individual income tax revenue for Montana, a 5.3% decrease from the same period in the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Gianforte: 'Our shared vision for a world-class Montana Heritage Center is coming to fruition'

By Big Sky Times | Oct 4, 2023

Montana Heritage Center receives $57.3 Million in private donations for expansion

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Montana sees less property tax revenue in Q3 2023

By Big Sky Times | Oct 3, 2023

The third quarter of 2023 brought in $21 million in property tax revenue for Montana, an 85.7% decrease from the second quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Montana's combined tax revenues down 43.6% from Q2 to Q3 2023

By Big Sky Times | Oct 2, 2023

Montana collected $881 million in combined tax revenues and income taxes during the third quarter of 2023.