Latest Reports

Policy Basics: What Is Tribal Sovereignty?

This report is part of an ongoing project that introduces readers to foundational topics. This report focuses specifically on the legal concept of...

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Where Do Kids Go After the School Bells Ring?

The demand for afterschool programs in Montana outpaces availability in communities. More Montana students would enroll in an afterschool program if...

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An Outstanding Return on Investment: Tribal Colleges and Their Contributions to Montana

Tribally controlled community colleges are critical in providing many Montanans, Indian and non-Indian, with a pathway to higher education and the...

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Time for Montana to Invest in Housing

Montana is in an affordable housing crisis. For a household to afford a fair market rent two-bedroom apartment without spending more than 30 percent...

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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.