MBPC Staff

The French Open, Tennis, and Maternity Leave

This week begins the French Open. For tennis fans (like me), it is one of four Grand Slam championships each year – the other three are the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open. It is also...

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Wonky Word Wednesdays: Wage Replacement

Our wonky word Wednesday series on paid leave continues this week with wage replacement. No matter where you start, if you begin to research paid leave policies in the U.S and around the world,...

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2 opponents named to Medicaid expansion panel

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Wonk Word Wednesdays: Wage Gap

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Motherhood Wage Penalty: A large pay gap exists between mothers and non-mothers

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Recap: Montana’s 64th Legislative Session: Investments in Montana’s Future and Missed Opportunities

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US vs. Canada

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Wonky Word Wednesdays: Labor Force Participation

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US vs. Sweden

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Everyone wins when fathers have access to paid family leave

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Wonky Word Wednesdays: Temporary Disability Insurance

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Expanding temporary disability insurance is one way to provide paid family leave

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