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Arkansas is Kicking Thousands Off Medicaid

If you have a few minutes to watch the story of Adrian McGonigal, you will quickly see why Arkansas’s strict work requirements are not working. ...

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Capital Gains: An Enormous Tax Break to the Wealthiest Out-of-Staters

In just a few short weeks, the 2019 Montana Legislature will begin, and MBPC will again advocate for public policies that make our tax system fairer...

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Guest Blog: ICWA turns 40, but isn’t quite over the hill

On October 4, 2018, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas decided that the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) is...

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Position Announcement: Legislative Intern

MBPC is seeking two legislative interns for the 2019 Montana Legislative Session. Positions will be full-time and temporary, starting December 2018...

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Guest Blog: Montana Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Why the state budget matters to end domestic and sexual violence During the 2017 legislative session, the...

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It’s Dictionary Day...Time to explain some fiscal policy jargon

Who knew that there was a national dictionary day? Well, we think it's a great excuse to geek out over nerdy vocabulary! At MBPC, we know how hard...

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MBPC Presents at Montana Association of Planners Conference: Affordable Housing Trends in Montana and Models for Improving Access

On September 12, the Montana Association of Planners convened its annual conference, inviting land use planners, local officials, and nonprofit...

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Traditional Tobacco, Commercial Tobacco and I-185

“We have to understand the context we place on tobacco. Are we using it in a respectful or an abusive way? Our communities are starting to...

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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.