June 2019
Tax Overhauls in the Last Two Decades
This interim, the Montana Legislature will be studying Montana’s overall tax system. House Joint Resolution 35 asks the revenue interim committee to...
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This interim, the Montana Legislature will be studying Montana’s overall tax system. House Joint Resolution 35 asks the revenue interim committee to...
Read moreThe federal administration’s proposal to lower the federal poverty line would cut benefits for most health, nutrition, and assistance programs On...
Read moreThe 2020 Census is just around the corner and ensuring an accurate count of Montanans, including American Indians, will be a big issue. An accurate...
Read moreOn May 15, the city of Missoula released a comprehensive, community-driven housing policy that was years in the making. The 95-page document, titled...
Read moreOver the past four months, Montana Budget & Policy Center's staff analyzed nearly every part of the state budget, provided research and testimony...
Read moreDuring the 2019 Legislative session, several bills that would increase access to affordable housing for Montanans attracted significant support and...
Read moreMedicaid expansion was a big priority for the 2019 Montana Legislature. However, state budget and tax decisions of all kinds impact the social...
Read moreThe Montana Legislature passed HB 658, a continuation of Montana’s Medicaid expansion program, providing health care coverage for over 96,000...
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