February 2017
Legislative Status Sheet: A Glimpse at Revenue and Spending
This week, the Legislative Fiscal Division (LFD) released the first general fund status sheet for the 2017 legislative session. The status sheet...
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This week, the Legislative Fiscal Division (LFD) released the first general fund status sheet for the 2017 legislative session. The status sheet...
Read moreIt can be hard to imagine that thousands of our neighbors struggle with hunger, yet that is the reality for the nearly 140,000 Montanans living in...
Read moreWe need a state Earned Income Tax Credit. Here’s Why. A state Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), like the federal credit, could go a long way to...
Read moreKids don’t usually get too excited about things like tax credits. But they do appreciate things like being healthy, doing well in school, and having...
Read moreThis Wednesday, the Montana legislature will have a hearing on a bill that could help brighten the prospects of working Montana families. The bill is...
Read moreWhen a new baby enters the family, everyone’s life turns upside down. While mothers might need paid leave while they recover from childbirth, it is...
Read moreWhen faced with an illness, caring for a loved one, or a new child entering the family, many Montana workers are forced to choose between taking time...
Read moreThe 2017 Montana Legislature has been marked with concern over massive budgetary cuts and the major shortfall in revenue. While not all cuts can be...
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