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What would help families make ends meet? Make the Child Tax Credit permanent

Congress has an opportunity to help Montanans not only recover from the effects of the coronavirus, but to create a nation that includes everyone in its growing economy. Now is the time to address...

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Back to school means better access to meals for many Montana children

As kids across Montana stuff their backpacks with notebooks, pencils, and crayons, there is one thing they won’t have to worry about packing – their school lunch. This year, like last year,...

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MBPC's Comment to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

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The Housing Voucher Program Should Be Included in Federal Relief Legislation

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The Data is in: Families are Spending their Child Tax Credits on Basic Needs

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An Explainer of Income and Wealth in the Time of COVID-19

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Governor’s Proposed Use of Federal Funds Misses the Mark

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What is in Build Back Better and How Does it Help Montana?

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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.