August 2014
Wonky Word Wednesdays - Decision Package
Last week we discussed base budget. This is the starting point for building a state budget. Then the Legislature must decide what else to fund –...
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Last week we discussed base budget. This is the starting point for building a state budget. Then the Legislature must decide what else to fund –...
Read moreIt’s Women’s Equality Day and also the 21st anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). These two topics – women equality and...
Read moreEvery Friday, the Montana Budget & Policy Center picks a Number of the Week, and we post a short note on our Facebook page. This week, I’m...
Read moreToday is National Senior Citizens Day where we recognize contributions of senior citizens across the country. We can all easily think of numerous...
Read moreWe are starting to get really wonky this week with base budget. After today, you should be able show off at the water cooler next time people start...
Read moreDespite the many struggles that face Indian country – like those we discussed in our last state-tribal blog post – there is often good news to...
Read moreWhen people talk about paid leave, it is often framed as a women’s issue. However, this article by the New York Times reminds us that this is an...
Read moreAs we discussed yesterday, governments must know how much revenue the state has in order to assess how much to invest in important government...
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