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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

Of the $4.6 billion in taxes collected by Montana in 2022, 1.6 percent, or $74.2 million, came from tobacco products sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Montana ranks 40th in the U.S. for the most corporations in general license paid in 2022

In 2022, Montana collected $7,694,000 in corporations in general license, ranking it 40th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Montana collected $123.3 million in amusements sales tax in 2022

Of the $4.6 billion in taxes collected by Montana in 2022, 2.7 percent, or $123.3 million, came from amusements sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

DNRC issues Colt Fire update: 'Due to the possibility of rapidly changing conditions, an Evacuation Order may be issued with no prior notice or warning'

By Big Sky Times Report | Jul 26, 2023

The Colt Fire in Missoula County, Montana, continues to rage, with over 4,000 acres consumed as of July 26. The fire, believed to have been ignited by lightning, presents formidable challenges for firefighting efforts.

McNeil: 'We want to use this opportunity to educate the public and reach out to those in need of assistance'

By Big Sky Times Report | Jul 26, 2023

The Bozeman Police Department's efforts in a planned three-day operation led to the apprehension of 18 individuals involved in human trafficking and child exploitation.

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte: 'Relief is needed as swiftly as possible' for severe drought areas

By Big Sky Times Report | Jul 26, 2023

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte wrote an urgent letter to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, imploring the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to declare severe-impact counties as primary natural disaster areas, granting key aid to affected agricultural producers amid escalating drought conditions.

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

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).

Less than 10 people die from diabetes mellitus in Montana during week ending July 15