Federal Policy

Child Tax Credit Awareness Day

The child tax credit is a federal tax credit that provides relief for nearly all working people with children, lifting many families above the poverty line. For 2021, the child tax credit has been...

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The ARPA Commission needs to make housing an integral part of Montana’s post-pandemic recovery plan

Montana communities across the state are facing significant housing shortages, particularly for households living on lower and moderate incomes. The pandemic brought more attention to this...

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

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

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Montana and the Federal Budget

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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.