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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.

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Montana receives $1.2 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q3

By Big Sky Times | Oct 1, 2023

The VA issued two Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Montana during the third quarter of fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 122 home purchase loans in Montana in Q3 2023

By Big Sky Times | Oct 1, 2023

There were 122 VA home purchase loans issued in Montana in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2023 totaling $52.2 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 47.4% fewer home purchase loans in Montana in Q3 2023

By Big Sky Times | Oct 1, 2023

There were 122 VA home purchases in Montana in the third quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2023, totaling $52.2 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Q3 2023: Montana's combined tax revenues down 43.6% since Q2 2023

By Big Sky Times | Oct 1, 2023

Montana collected $880 million in total tax revenues during the third quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Montana in Q3 vs. Q2 2023

By Big Sky Times | Oct 1, 2023

The VA issued two Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Montana during the third quarter of fiscal year 2023, compared to four loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Tax Revenue Analysis: Montana collects $247 million in sales and gross receipt tax during Q2 2023

By Big Sky Times | Sep 30, 2023

Montana collected $247 million in tax and gross receipts, a 21.1% increase from the first quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau

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In Montana, 142 people have died after receiving COVID-19 vaccine

By Big Sky Times | Sep 12, 2023

Montana registered 142 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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Office of Disciplinary Council Accuses Montana Attorney General of Violating Conduct Rules Amid Separation-of-Powers Dispute

By Big Sky Times | Sep 9, 2023

The Office of Disciplinary Counsel has accused Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen of violating conduct rules amidst a separation-of-powers dispute. The complaint alleges that Knudsen undermined public trust and assaulted judiciary integrity during a high-profile legal battle in 2021. The allegations include 41 violations of the Montana Rules of Professional Conduct.

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Gianforte has declared September as 'Bear Aware' Month in Montana

By Ashley Haley | Sep 5, 2023

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has declared September "Bear Aware" Month, emphasizing education and community involvement in bear conflict avoidance, according to a press release.

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Governors urge Congress to address nationwide prescription drug shortages

By Big Sky Times Report | Aug 31, 2023

On Aug. 29, eleven U.S. governors came together to send a joint letter to Congressional leaders urging immediate action to address the escalating nationwide shortage of essential prescription drugs, citing national security risks and public health concerns. The letter was addressed to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.

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Gov. Gianforte requests major disaster declaration for severe flooding

By Big Sky Times Report | Aug 31, 2023

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has formally requested a major disaster declaration from Pres. Joe Biden for the flooding that devastated multiple counties across the state between May 25 and June 30. The governor made his request in a letter dated Aug. 25 that noted the significant consequences that the weather had had on the state as well as the people living there.