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Montana collected 62.5% more in pari-mutuels sales tax in 2022

By Big Sky Times | Jul 15, 2023

Of the $4.6 billion in taxes collected by Montana in 2022, $169,000 came from pari-mutuels sales tax, a 62.5 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 diabetes mellitus in Montana during week ending July 8

By Big Sky Times | Jul 15, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths from diabetes mellitus 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 ranks 31st in the U.S. for the most alcoholic beverages sales tax paid in 2022

By Big Sky Times | Jul 15, 2023

In 2022, Montana collected $48,267,000 in alcoholic beverages sales tax, ranking it 31st in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Attorney General Knudsen Launches Television PSA To Combat Human Trafficking In Montana

By Big Sky Times Report | Jul 14, 2023

Continuing his commitment to end human trafficking in Montana, Attorney General Austin Knudsen on July 14 launched a new statewide public service announcement to educate Montanans on the issue and how to report it when they suspect they see it.

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63.4% decrease in number of VA loans issued across Montana from Q2 2022 to Q2 2023

By Big Sky Times | Jul 14, 2023

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 317 home loans totaling $120.1 million in Montana during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Montana collected 10.2% more in insurance premiums sales tax in 2022

By Big Sky Times | Jul 14, 2023

Of the $4.6 billion in taxes collected by Montana in 2022, $153.1 million came from insurance premiums sales tax, a 10.2 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 41st in the U.S. for the most selective sales and gross receipts taxes paid in 2022

By Big Sky Times | Jul 14, 2023

In 2022, Montana collected $851,812,000 in selective sales and gross receipts taxes, ranking it 41st 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 selective sales and gross receipts taxes in 2022

By Big Sky Times | Jul 14, 2023

Of the $4.6 billion in taxes collected by Montana in 2022, 18.4 percent, or $851.8 million, came from selective 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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Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Montana during week ending July 8

By Big Sky Times | Jul 14, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia 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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Residents and visitors to Montana paid $4.6 billion in taxes in 2022

By Big Sky Times | Jul 14, 2023

Montana collected $4.6 billion in taxes in 2022, a 19.1 percent increase from 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 kidney disease in Montana during week ending July 8

By Big Sky Times | Jul 14, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis 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 10.8% more in sales and gross receipts taxes in 2022

By Big Sky Times | Jul 14, 2023

Of the $4.6 billion in taxes collected by Montana in 2022, $851.8 million came from 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 ranked 40th among U.S. states in total VA home loans during 2022

By Big Sky Times | Jul 13, 2023

Montana ranked 40th in VA home loans in 2022 with 3,253 loans issued.

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AG Knudsen Leads 20-State Effort In Support Of Second Amendment

By Big Sky Times Report | Jul 13, 2023

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen led a coalition of 20 state attorneys general in asking the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit to reverse the district court’s decision and enjoin an unconstitutional set of laws passed by the Delaware legislature prohibiting the manufacture, purchase, sale, or possession of so-called “assault weapons” – commonly used by law-abiding Americans for self-defense – and large-capacity magazines (LCMs).

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Governor Gianforte First to Formally Request Action on Flathead Lake

By Big Sky Times Report | Jul 13, 2023

Governor Greg Gianforte on July 13 submitted a System Operational Request to the Columbia River Technical Management Team (TMT) to address low water levels in Flathead Lake.

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Montana ranks 48th in the U.S. for the most sales and gross receipts taxes paid in 2022

By Big Sky Times | Jul 13, 2023

In 2022, Montana collected $851,812,000 in sales and gross receipts taxes, ranking it 48th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Average VA home loan amount in Montana increases in Q2

By Big Sky Times | Jul 12, 2023

The average VA loan amount in Montana during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $378,893, a 3.8 percent increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Montana ranks 15th in the U.S. for the most property taxes paid in 2022

By Big Sky Times | Jul 12, 2023

In 2022, Montana collected $359,844,000 in property taxes, ranking it 15th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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AG Knudsen Demands Answers From BlackRock-Linked Mutual Fund Directors

By Big Sky Times Report | Jul 12, 2023

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen and 14 other state attorneys general demanded answers from Blackrock-linked mutual fund directors as to potential conflicts of interest between the mutual funds they are managing and questioned whether BlackRock should continue as an investment adviser to the mutual funds in a letter sent Thursday.

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Governor Gianforte Blasts Federal Agencies for Inaction on Flathead Lake

By Big Sky Times Report | Jul 12, 2023

Governor Greg Gianforte on July 12 released the following statement after a meeting of the Technical Management Team, which includes the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service