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Governor’s Tax Plan Helps the Wealthiest

Montana has the opportunity to invest in Montana communities with a record surplus of $1.9 billion. Governor Gianforte plans to use much of the state...

Child Tax Credits: The Structure Matters

This November, Governor Gianforte released his proposed budget, which included a state child tax credit (CTC). For families with children, a state...

What’s In and What’s Out in the Governor’s Proposed Budget?

Table of Contents Introduction    1 Important Investments for Families and Communities    2 Missed...

Policy Basics: Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)

In 1978, Congress passed the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) in response to a high number of American Indian children being removed from their homes...

2022 State-Tribal Handbook

Position Announcement: Legislative Aide

The Montana Budget & Policy Center (MBPC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing responsible tax, budget, and economic policies...

Public Investment & the Housing Task Force

On October 19, the housing task force convened by the governor formally passed its final report proposing 18 recommendations to address Montana’s...

Position Announcement: Associate Communications Manager

The Montana Budget & Policy Center (MBPC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing responsible tax, budget, and economic policies...