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Montana’s Child Care Crisis: Workforce Solutions Are the Key to Progress

More state investment in the child care workforce is needed to make significant shifts in recruiting and retaining staff and raising wages. A well-compensated and stable child care workforce will...

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First Look: What’s In and What’s Out of Governor’s 2027 Biennium Budget

This report provides a snapshot of what is included in the 2027 proposed budget, what is missing, and next steps in the budget process. MBPC will provide more detailed analysis on the Governor’s tax...

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Policy Basics: What Is Tribal Citizenship?

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Policy Basics: Individual Income Taxes in Montana

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Reaching Families: Assessing Best Beginnings’ Impact on Montana’s Communities

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Policy Basics: Land Status of Indian Country

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Policy Basics: Jurisdiction in Indian Country

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Policy Basics: Taxation Authority in Indian Country

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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.