Montana communities across the state are facing significant housing shortages, particularly for households living on lower and moderate incomes. The...
Read moreAt the end of June, Governor Gianforte announced the termination of Montana’s state of emergency. This move effectively ends emergency Supplemental...
Read moreThe child tax credit is a federal tax credit that provides relief for nearly all working people with children, lifting many families above the...
Read moreMontana’s path to economic recovery and future prosperity is dependent upon the state budget, made up with tax revenues. While MBPC helped kill...
Read moreOn June 8, 2021, the Montana Budget & Policy Center submitted formal comment to the Montana Department of Labor & Industry, raising...
Read moreToday, Montana KIDS COUNT released a report detailing data on child care availability, quality, and affordability, “Child Care is Critical to a...
Read moreThe link below is a short summary of House Bill 632 that appropriates $2.1 billion in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Appropriations...
Read moreEvery year, we take a moment to honor the support our mothers give to our families and communities. The task of raising children has never been easy,...
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