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Montana collected 3.9% more in taxes on motor vehicle licenses in 2022

By Big Sky Times | Jul 26, 2023

Of the $4.6 billion in taxes collected by Montana in 2022, $195.7 million came from taxes on motor vehicle licenses, a 3.9 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 diabetes mellitus in Montana during week ending July 15

By Big Sky Times | Jul 26, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Montana in the week ending July 15, making up less than 5% of total deaths by all causes in Montana.

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Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Montana during week ending July 15

By Big Sky Times | Jul 25, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Montana in the week ending July 15, making up less than 5% of total deaths by all causes in Montana.

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Montana collected 73.3% more in severance taxes in 2022

By Big Sky Times | Jul 25, 2023

Of the $4.6 billion in taxes collected by Montana in 2022, $227 million came from severance taxes, a 73.3 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 19th in the U.S. for the most amusements license paid in 2022

By Big Sky Times | Jul 25, 2023

In 2022, Montana collected $4,628,000 in amusements license, ranking it 19th 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 $6.1 million in miscellaneous taxes in 2022

By Big Sky Times | Jul 25, 2023

Of the $4.6 billion in taxes collected by Montana in 2022, 0.1 percent, or $6.1 million, came from miscellaneous taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Gianforte: 'The grizzly bear has more than recovered in the NCDE'

By Big Sky Times Report | Jul 24, 2023

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has signed a new law supporting a change in the regulation of grizzly bears in the region, a move his office called a significant step towards balancing conservation efforts and safeguarding human interests in the region.

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Montana ranks 24th in the U.S. for the most alcoholic beverages license paid in 2022

By Big Sky Times | Jul 24, 2023

In 2022, Montana collected $5,571,000 in alcoholic beverages license, ranking it 24th 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 creating an environment where businesses can thrive, create more good-paying jobs, and increase opportunities for all Montanans, and we're seeing great results'

By Big Sky Times Report | Jul 24, 2023

Under Gov. Gregory Gianforte's leadership, Montana's economy has flourished, with unemployment impressively below 3 percent, a surge in job opportunities and rising wages. The state's remarkable achievements are a testament to its thriving business environment and overall economic prosperity.

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Montana collected $291.2 million in corporate net income taxes in 2022

By Big Sky Times | Jul 24, 2023

Of the $4.6 billion in taxes collected by Montana in 2022, 6.3 percent, or $291.2 million, came from corporations net income taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Montana collected 0.8% more in tobacco products sales tax in 2022

By Big Sky Times | Jul 24, 2023

Of the $4.6 billion in taxes collected by Montana in 2022, $74.2 million came from tobacco products sales tax, a 0.8 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 10.8% more in selective sales and gross receipts taxes in 2022

By Big Sky Times | Jul 23, 2023

Of the $4.6 billion in taxes collected by Montana in 2022, $851.8 million came from selective sales and gross receipts taxes, a 10.8 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 $5,000 in taxes on public utilities licenses in 2022

By Big Sky Times | Jul 23, 2023

Of the $4.6 billion in taxes collected by Montana in 2022, less than 0.1 percent, or $5,000, came from taxes on public utilities licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Montana ranks 34th in the U.S. for the most license taxes paid in 2022

By Big Sky Times | Jul 23, 2023

In 2022, Montana collected $499,840,000 in license taxes, ranking it 34th 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 56.6% more in selective sales and gross receipts taxes in 2022

By Big Sky Times | Jul 22, 2023

Of the $4.6 billion in taxes collected by Montana in 2022, $121.3 million came from miscellaneous selective sales and gross receipts taxes, a 56.6 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 43rd in the U.S. for the most other selective sales and gross receipts taxes paid in 2022

By Big Sky Times | Jul 22, 2023

In 2022, Montana collected $121,270,000 in other selective sales and gross receipts taxes, ranking it 43rd 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 $4.6 million in taxes on amusements licenses in 2022

By Big Sky Times | Jul 22, 2023

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

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Montana ranks 43rd in the U.S. for the most tobacco products sales tax paid in 2022

By Big Sky Times | Jul 21, 2023

In 2022, Montana collected $74,249,000 in tobacco products sales tax, ranking it 43rd 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 22.5% more in taxes on motor vehicle operator licenses in 2022

By Big Sky Times | Jul 21, 2023

Of the $4.6 billion in taxes collected by Montana in 2022, $9.7 million came from taxes on motor vehicle operator licenses, a 22.5 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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Montana collected $39.1 million in public utilities sales tax in 2022

By Big Sky Times | Jul 21, 2023

Of the $4.6 billion in taxes collected by Montana in 2022, 0.8 percent, or $39.1 million, came from public utilities sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).