Heather O'Loughlin

Not So Super: Supermajority Proposal Endangers Montana’s Fiscal Stability

Supermajority vote rules, designed to protect tax breaks for special interests, would decimate critical investments.
This legislative session could bring a dangerous proposal to...

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Supporting Montana Communities Is a Critical to Economic Recovery

Going into Montana’s 2021 legislative session, there is a lot of attention on the growth in Montana’s state budget over the past decade. The Montana budget represents the collective investments we...

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Present Law Budget: What does it mean and how does it affect our communities?

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Legislative Action: Subcommittee Cuts Nearly $1 Billion from DPHHS Base

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Tuition Tax Credits: A Threat to Montana-Based Education Solutions

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How Does Montana Stack Up Compared to Our Neighbors?

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Early Action on the Budget Leaves Major Gaps, While Tax Breaks Move Forward

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Rebuilding for a Better Tomorrow: Montana’s Use of Federal American Rescue Plan Funds

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SB 100: A Trojan Horse

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House Bill 632: Summary of ARPA Funds

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HB 632 - ARPA Funding

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MBPC's Comment on the Proposed End to Pandemic Unemployment Insurance (UI)

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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.