Just like in North Dakota, Montana energy and ag struggle

North Dakota is not the only state that has seen dramatic effects from the decline of oil and gas revenues.

Montana, too, is grappling with substantial decreases in revenue from energy production, but their pain from the energy sector has been deepened by declines in the coal industry. Tax revenue from oil, gas and coal have collectively dropped from $370 million in 2008 to $137 million in 2016 — a 62 percent decline.

By Renée Jean [email protected]

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