June 2014
Wonky Words Wednesdays: Reappraisal
This week I was struggling to come up with a good wonky word and then I read this article. Reappraisal is a great wonky word! It is timely, it is...
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This week I was struggling to come up with a good wonky word and then I read this article. Reappraisal is a great wonky word! It is timely, it is...
Read morePre-K is an excellent opportunity for Montana to improve the lives of children, families, and strengthen our communities, and press and policymakers...
Read moreAs the summer kicks off and we start planning picnics and BBQs, I think of the many families in Montana who struggle to put food on the table. Budgets...
Read moreYesterday, petition gatherers across the state asked voters to sign petitions on a variety of issues. One of these issues – especially important to...
Read more“I remember the first time I got the EITC,” said Christy, a single working mom from Missoula. “I had old debt and the EITC allowed me to clean...
Read moreEarlier this month, we shared with you Michele's story, the story of a woman caught in the coverage gap. If you haven't had a chance to listen to her...
Read moreTax credit or tax deduction? Do you know the difference? I decided to pick this issue because at MBPC, we talk a lot about the Earned Income Tax...
Read moreYesterday, we honored and remembered the veterans who have given so much to protect our freedom. We would like to extend a whole-hearted thank you to...
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