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Wonky Word Wednesdays: OTO

Tomorrow, MBPC will release a report on the legislative successes and missed opportunities for Indian Country. But before we do that, we thought it...

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Montana releases health care waiver plan

This morning, the state of Montana released its draft plan to expand health care coverage under the recently-passed HELP Act. For a refresher on the...

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US vs. Japan

The US women's soccer team is in the World Cup finals! We are so excited here at MBPC, so we decided to do one last head to head - US vs. Japan. ...

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Expanding temporary disability insurance is one way to provide paid family leave

Think of today’s blog as part two from yesterday. After learning about TDI, you may have the question – what does this mean for paid family leave?...

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Everyone wins when fathers have access to paid family leave

Father’s Day is right around the corner and you know what? Times, they are a changin’, and today, fathers are taking more time off to care for...

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US vs. Sweden

Today, the US plays again tonight in the Women’s World Cup! So on to our next head to head - US vs. Sweden. Transportation. Getting to a soccer...

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Wonky Word Wednesdays: Labor Force Participation

Montana’s current economy is strong, with mostly low unemployment rates around the state, high GDP (gross domestic product – a wonky word for a...

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US vs. Canada

Today, the US will take on Canada in the Women’s World Cup! Last summer, we did a series on the World Cup by writing head to head country...

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