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Montana can expect continued economic benefits from Medicaid expansion

States across the country that have expanded Medicaid are experiencing significant savings as well as increased revenue, and as we heard from the...

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Continuing Medicaid Expansion Enrollment: What can we learn from other states?

Without a doubt, the first three months of enrollment in new affordable health care coverage in Montana has been a true success. The state health...

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Medicaid Expansion: Enrollment to Date

In just the first few months of new coverage under Medicaid expansion, we are seeing significant enrollment levels and evidence that thousands of...

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VITA Awareness Day: VITA volunteers help Montanans build financial security.

Today is VITA Awareness Day! To help us celebrate, our partner with Montana Credit Unions for Community Development highlights the impact of VITA...

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President requests funding for 2Gen initiatives in 2017 Budget

Yesterday, we covered 2Gen as our Wonky Word Wednesday. Today, let’s see how President Obama has considered 2Gen initiatives in his 2017 budget. ...

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Wonky Word Wednesdays: Two-Generation (2Gen)

For today’s Wonky Word Wednesday, we’ll examine an approach aimed to support families experiencing poverty, called a two-generation method. And...

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On FMLA's 23rd anniversary, poll shows that it's time for paid leave

Today marks the 23rd anniversary of the enactment of the Family Medical and Leave Act, our nation's unpaid leave law. Much has changed since its...

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GUEST BLOG: Balancing Work and Family without Paid Leave

Today, the Montana Budget and Policy Center will hear from one Montanan and her story of trying to balance family and work.   Like many people of...

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Shaping policy for a stronger Montana.

MBPC is a nonprofit organization focused on providing credible and timely research and analysis on budget, tax, and economic issues that impact low- and moderate-income Montana families.