Economy

What Moms Really Want for Mother's Day

What 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 childcare. With child care costs averaging over $7,500...

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One in Five Working Mothers Work in Low Wage Jobs

This past weekend, we celebrated our moms.  Mothers are often faced with tough decisions on how best to balance raising kids, while ensuring they grow up in a financially stable environment. ...

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Congrats, grad! Now here's the bill.

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Wonky Word Wednesdays: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

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State-funding for Pre-K in Montana Gains Momentum

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Paid Leave Critical to Working Families

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On the Blog: US vs. Germany

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"Getting by" Without a Bank

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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.