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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.

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Gianforte: 'Through apprenticeships, Montanans have more opportunities than ever before'

By Big Sky Times Report | Jul 17, 2023

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte recently toured the Training Center for Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee Local #732, where he touted the policies put in place to bolster the workforce of Montana.

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Montana collected $359.8 million in property taxes in 2022

By Big Sky Times | Jul 17, 2023

Of the $4.6 billion in taxes collected by Montana in 2022, 7.8 percent, or $359.8 million, came from property taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Montana collected 6.3% less in miscellaneous taxes in 2022

By Big Sky Times | Jul 17, 2023

Of the $4.6 billion in taxes collected by Montana in 2022, $6.1 million came from miscellaneous taxes, a 6.3 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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End of life: Montana deaths during week ending July 15 did not exceed death expectancy

By Big Sky Times | Jul 16, 2023

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

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

By Big Sky Times | Jul 16, 2023

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).

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

By Big Sky Times | Jul 16, 2023

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).

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Montana collected 7.5% more in property taxes in 2022

By Big Sky Times | Jul 16, 2023

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).

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Less than 10 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Montana during week ending July 8

By Big Sky Times | Jul 16, 2023

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.

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

By Big Sky Times | Jul 16, 2023

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).

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

By Big Sky Times | Jul 15, 2023

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.