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Montana's property tax revenues up 51% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Big Sky Times | Nov 17, 2024

Montana collected $222 million in property tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Montana's combined tax revenues down 0.6% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Big Sky Times | Nov 16, 2024

Montana collected $1.6 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Montana's sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 2% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Big Sky Times | Nov 15, 2024

Montana collected $231 million in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

VA provides 51.4% more home purchase loans in Montana in Q3

By Big Sky Times | Nov 15, 2024

There were 368 VA home purchases in Montana in the third quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $161.4 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Montana's property tax revenues up 259.1% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Big Sky Times | Nov 14, 2024

Montana collected $79 million in property tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

FOIA Request Sent to Montana University System Regarding State University Employees' Salaries on November 14, 2024

By Big Sky Times | Nov 14, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Montana University System on November 14, 2024.

Montana's combined tax revenues up 15.8% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Big Sky Times | Nov 13, 2024

Montana collected $1.1 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Number of VA loans issued in Montana increased by 241.6% from Q3 2023 to Q3 2024

By Big Sky Times | Nov 12, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 509 home loans in Montana, totaling $215.3 million, during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA home loan amount in Montana increases from 2022 to 2023

By Big Sky Times | Nov 8, 2024

The average VA loan amount for Montana in the fiscal year 2023 was $384,562, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Analysis: Montana among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Big Sky Times | Nov 6, 2024

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Big Sky Times shows that Montana is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.

Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Montana increases from Q2 to Q3

By Big Sky Times | Nov 6, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Montana in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $438,625, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Demetrius Fassas receives Mignon Waterman Award for contributions to addiction recovery

By Big Sky Times | Nov 5, 2024

Demetrius Fassas, the Executive Director of Butte SPIRIT Homes (BSH), has been honored with the 2024 Mignon Waterman Award.

Average VA home loan amount in Montana increases in Q3

By Big Sky Times | Nov 3, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Montana during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $422,956, a 6.6% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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In Montana, 143 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Big Sky Times | Nov 1, 2024

Montana registered 143 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Montana increases from Q2 to Q3

By Big Sky Times | Oct 31, 2024

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in Montana during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $406,266, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Montana launches summer ebt cards with over $9 million in funding

By Big Sky Times | Oct 31, 2024

The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) and the Office of Public Instruction (OPI) have commenced the distribution of cards for a new Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (Summer EBT) program.

VA provides 368 home purchase loans in Montana in Q3

By Big Sky Times | Oct 28, 2024

There were 368 VA home purchase loans issued in Montana in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $161.4 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Montana ranks 39th in total VA home loans during Q3

By Big Sky Times | Oct 25, 2024

Montana ranked 39th in the nation in VA home loans in the third quarter of 2024, with 509 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Montana authorities arrest eight in human trafficking operation

By Big Sky Times | Oct 25, 2024

The Montana Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), in collaboration with the Missoula County Sheriff's Office and the Missoula Police Department, carried out a human trafficking operation in Missoula this week.

Red Lodge man receives 20-year sentence for assaulting infant

By Big Sky Times | Oct 24, 2024

A Red Lodge resident, Nathan Samuel Polakoff, has been sentenced to 20 years in the Montana State Prison following his conviction for assaulting a 9-month-old child in 2019. Attorney General Austin Knudsen made the announcement on October 24, 2024. The incident left the child, now six years old, with a fractured skull and enduring partial blindness along with significant cognitive challenges.

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