Tara Jensen

Report: Montana's tribal economies face unique virus-related hurdles

Missoulian, Helena Independent Record, Montana Standard, and Billings Gazette Tribal nations contribute roughly $1 billion annually to the Montana economy, but they’re suffering the...

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2020 DPHHS Budget Overview

This presentation is on the budget and divisions within the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services and how Medicaid works in Montana. It was delivered by Lois Steinbeck who worked for...

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Ten Year Trends in Child Well-Being: More Progress Needed for Montana Children

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2020 K-12 Finance

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2020 Budget for Department of Corrections

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‘It would be nice to have some kind of a plan.’

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Tax day is July 15. And yes, despite some stereotypes, Native Americans pay federal taxes

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Pandemic Exacerbates Existing Economic Inequalities In Montana

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Native American tribes have been hit harder by COVID-19. Here's why.

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New Montana KIDS COUNT Logo

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Lifting Voices: Lesson Plans A panel discussion about parenting, working, and preparing for back-to-school during a pandemic.

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Virtual event to educate and inspire advocacy 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.