July 2024
Governor’s Housing Task Force to Bring Forward Policy Suggestions
It comes as no surprise that Montana is experiencing a housing crisis. There are many factors that affect the availability and affordability of...
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It comes as no surprise that Montana is experiencing a housing crisis. There are many factors that affect the availability and affordability of...
Read moreThis June, MBPC joined 65 other organizations across the state to call on the Governor to fund access to public benefits. While public assistance...
Read moreAfter several years of pending requests, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it will begin developing the framework...
Read moreUnder the Affordable Care Act (ACA), 41 states, including Montana, have expanded Medicaid to residents with incomes below 138 percent of the federal...
Read moreIncreased Cost of Housing and Lack of Supply In Montana, it has become increasingly difficult for low- and middle-income workers to find...
Read moreSince April 2023, the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has been determining eligibility for Medicaid recipients. During the...
Read moreState and local taxes fund K-12 education for all Montana kids, provide reliable infrastructure like roads and bridges, and improve public health and...
Read moreFamilies do better when they have adequate resources to meet basic needs like housing and healthy food. Luckily, it’s not too late to expand the...
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