MBPC Staff

Breaking the Cycle: Reducing Recidivism by Improving Defense and Reentry Systems

American Indians experience a disproportionately high arrest and incarceration rate in the state of Montana. In 2015, American Indians comprised less than seven percent of the Montana population but...

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Tribal Language Preservation Strengthens Communities But Needs Consistent Funding

Across the nation, tribal languages are vanishing at an alarming rate, taking with them a vital piece of culture and knowledge. The novel coronavirus pandemic presents a new threat to language...

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Don’t Be Fooled: Montana Can and Must Invest in Child Care and Housing Solutions for Montana Families

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Policy Basics: Property Taxes in Montana

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Native American Communities Have the Highest Suicide Rates, Yet Interventions Are Scarce

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Median sales hit another record high in Missoula, but volume down for third year

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Republicans shoot down interim proposal to write comprehensive childcare bill package

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Montana taxes shifting away from wealthiest residents, new report says

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Health department provides redetermination data, but glaring questions remain

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