Jackie Semmens

Update: SNAP Proposed and Enacted Changes to Help Families

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has helped individuals and families keep food on their table and avoid hunger during this time of national crisis. When the pandemic and ensuing...

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Medicaid Expansion in Indian Country: Improving the Health of Individuals and Communities

In 2015, the Montana Legislature passed the bipartisan Health and Economic Livelihood Partnership (HELP) Act, extending health-care coverage to Montanans ages 19-64 making less than 138 percent of the...

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Continuous Eligibility: Providing Stability During Uncertain Times.

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Ending Pandemic Unemployment Early Won’t Fix Barriers to Finding Work

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Mothers need our continued support this Mother’s Day:

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Child Tax Credit Awareness Day

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State must act immediately to prevent large SNAP cut from hurting Montanans

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What would help families make ends meet? Make the Child Tax Credit permanent

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Back to school means better access to meals for many Montana children

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The Data is in: Families are Spending their Child Tax Credits on Basic Needs

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BBB Specifics: Child Nutrition and Child Tax Credit

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Montana Kids Are Still Struggling: Don’t Cut Off Summer Food Program

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