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Welcome to "Charted Territory"

Welcome to Charted Territory, the new blog from the Montana Budget and Policy Center. Montana is at a crossroads. We face many challenges – reducing poverty, growing our economy, creating jobs, and...

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Farm Bill Includes Provisions for Indian Country

On February 4, 2014 Congress passed the “Farm Bill” which authorizes funding for federal agricultural and nutrition programs for the next five years.  Although it was disappointing that the SNAP...

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One million dollars – gone.

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Wonky Word Wednesdays: Centrally Assessed Property Taxes

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School Levy Roundup

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Wonky Word Wednesday: The Federal Poverty Line

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Wonky Word Wednesdays: Mills

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Wonky Word Wednesdays: Tax Credits and Tax Deductions

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Montana Budget & Policy Center

Shaping policy for a stronger Montana.

MBPC is a nonprofit organization focused on providing credible and timely research and analysis on budget, tax, and economic issues that impact low- and moderate-income Montana families.