Taxable sales up statewide, down locally

North Dakota’s taxable sales and purchases for the first quarter of 2022 were up 13.2 percent compared to the same timeframe in 2021. Taxable sales and purchases for January, February, and March of 2022 were $4.7 billion.

“It’s encouraging to see continued growth in taxable sales and purchases for the beginning of 2022, a reflection of buying activity by consumers and businesses across the state,”...