June 2014
Wonky Word Wednesdays: Fiscal Year
For budget dorks like us at the Montana Budget and Policy Center, there are few days that get us excited enough to celebrate. One is April 15 – Tax...
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For budget dorks like us at the Montana Budget and Policy Center, there are few days that get us excited enough to celebrate. One is April 15 – Tax...
Read moreYesterday, President Obama convened a group of big thinkers to discuss the state of working families in the U.S. Did you know that 63 percent of...
Read moreThis 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...
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