May 2014
Wonky Word Wednesday: The Federal Poverty Line
Thank you for all of the great feedback last week from our first Wonky Word Wednesday! We’ve been talking a lot lately about Medicaid Expansion in...
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Thank you for all of the great feedback last week from our first Wonky Word Wednesday! We’ve been talking a lot lately about Medicaid Expansion in...
Read moreAlthough we typically focus on state budget issues here at MBPC, local taxes are an important part of our tax system. Last week, voters in many...
Read moreThis past weekend, we celebrated our moms. Mothers are often faced with tough decisions on how best to balance raising kids, while ensuring they...
Read moreWhat do moms really want this Mother’s Day? For many of Montana’s moms who work outside the home, one thing that tops the list is affordable...
Read moreHave you ever felt like talking about the budget is a bit like taking the vocabulary part of the SATs? There are so many words that we would never use...
Read moreMedicaid expansion would significantly benefit Indian Country, especially in Montana. Did you know that Montana ranks the highest of any state for...
Read moreWhat do Montana’s stunning parks, good schools, and winding roads have to do with Medicaid expansion? They are all things our state and local tax...
Read moreLast week, we wrote about the staggering amount of federal money Montana is losing every day we delay Medicaid expansion. But it doesn't stop there....
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