March 2023
Tax Cuts for the Wealthy and Short-term Rebates Rushed Through Before Lawmakers Even See the Full Budget
HELENA, Mont. (Mar. 6, 2023) — A diverse group of stakeholders express great concern at the Legislature rushing through $1 billion in tax cuts that...
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February 2023
Montana Families Need Postpartum Medicaid Expansion
This session, Montana has the opportunity to help new families access medical care following the birth of a baby. New state option provides health...
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February 2023
Medicaid Unwinding Requires Communication and Transparency
In early 2020, Congress passed a law that gave states extra federal funds to keep people on their Medicaid rolls during a time of nationwide health...
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January 2023
Why Medicaid Provider Rates Matter
With the legislative session in full swing, Montanans will soon hear lots of discussion on big picture topics, like affordable housing and tax cuts...
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December 2022
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...
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December 2022
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...
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November 2022
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...
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November 2022
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...
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