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Early Action on Budget Provides Some Investments, but Gaps Remain

In February, the Legislature’s budget subcommittees took the first action on their sections of the state budget. The state budget represents our...

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SB 325 - Montana FAMLI Act: A Policy Design Supporting Families and Businesses

The FAMLI Act would pool small contributions from employees and employers to create a funding stream for workers when they need time off to care for...

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Federal Dollars Impact Every Corner of Montana

On January 27, 2025, the current federal administration announced a temporary pause in federal grant, loan, and other financial assistance programs....

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Montana’s federal housing and homelessness funding could face significant budget cuts in the next Congress

Anticipated legislative and administrative proposals could threaten access to housing programs and services for many Montanans.

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Montana Budget & Policy Center

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.