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Of the $4.6 billion in taxes collected by Montana in 2022, $5,000 came from taxes on public utilities licenses, a 50 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Montana ranks 42nd in the U.S. for the most motor vehicle operators license paid in 2022

In 2022, Montana collected $9,732,000 in motor vehicle operators license, ranking it 42nd in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Less than 10 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Montana during week ending July 15

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

Montana collected $183.6 million in taxes on miscellaneous occupation and business licenses in 2022

Of the $4.6 billion in taxes collected by Montana in 2022, 4 percent, or $183.6 million, came from taxes on miscellaneous occupation and business licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Wade: 'As much as we'd like to say this is the end, we know this is probably only the beginning of where this investigation will go.'

By Big Sky Times Report | Jul 28, 2023

Missing Arizona girl Alicia Navarro was found safe after almost four years, walking into the Havre Police Department in Montana. A man has been taken into custody in connection with the case.

Sams: American Battlefield Protection Program grants 'help our preservation partners study and protect hundreds of years of conflict history'

By Big Sky Times Report | Jul 28, 2023

The National Park Service (NPS) announced on July 26 that a total sum of $1,212,066.50 in Preservation Planning Grants was awarded through the American Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP). These grants are intended to support the preservation of battlefields and other sites of armed conflict across the United States, ranging from the east coast to Alaska's Aleutian Islands. The funds will be utilized to conduct archeological site surveys, interpretive planning and community outreach initiatives, as detailed in the NPS statement.

Homendy: 'This tragedy is a powerful reminder that there's no substitute for robust track inspection practices'

By Big Sky Times Report | Jul 28, 2023

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has attributed the fatal Amtrak derailment in Joplin, Montana, to poor track conditions, leading to the loss of three lives and injuring 49 passengers and crew.

Montana collected $7.7 million in taxes on general corporation licenses in 2022

Of the $4.6 billion in taxes collected by Montana in 2022, 0.2 percent, or $7.7 million, came from taxes on general corporation licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Montana ranks 36th in the U.S. for the most motor vehicle license paid in 2022

In 2022, Montana collected $195,703,000 in motor vehicle license, ranking it 36th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Less than 10 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Montana during week ending July 15

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

Montana collected 6.6% more in motor fuels sales tax in 2022

Of the $4.6 billion in taxes collected by Montana in 2022, $292.5 million came from motor fuels sales tax, a 6.6 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 15

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

Montana ranks sixth in the U.S. for the most hunting and fishing license paid in 2022

In 2022, Montana collected $77,246,000 in hunting and fishing license, ranking it sixth in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Montana collected 4.7% less in public utilities sales tax in 2022

Of the $4.6 billion in taxes collected by Montana in 2022, $39.1 million came from public utilities sales tax, a 4.7 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Montana collected $74.2 million in tobacco products sales tax in 2022