MBPC Staff

Supporters argue bills to expand Best Beginnings would support children, families, economy

Keila Szpaller - Daily Montanan - Feb. 25, 2025 Child care workers often end up stuck because of their low wages — earning too much to qualify for a program that aims to help them, but not...

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Child care aid bills advance through the Legislature

Shaylee Regar - Montana Public Radio - Feb. 26, 2025 Two bills to expand a scholarship to help low-income families pay for child care are advancing at the Montana Legislature. Cheyenne...

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Where credit is due: Montana lawmakers take first jabs at affordability with tax relief

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Proposed bill would give tax break to long-time Montana residents

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