MBPC in the News

State loses extra federal food money, but has 2-month boost of its own

Helena IR When Gov. Greg Gianforte ended the state's pandemic emergency declaration June 30, it signaled the end of expanded federal food assistance for Montanans, though the administration points...

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Think tank policy and the 67th Montana Legislature

Montana Free Press HELENA — Over the past six months, lawmakers across the country have transformed their respective legislative chambers into battlegrounds over emergency management and...

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Report: MT averages one child care slot for every three kids

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Report highlights child care shortages in Montana

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KIDS COUNT: Child care critical to modern Montana economy

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Montana’s Recovery Depends on Child Care. Relief Funding Can Make it Affordable and Accessible.

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SAY THEIR NAMES: MMIP is an epidemic. Experts say the solution lies in sovereignty

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Montana to axe expanded unemployment benefits funded by feds, create back-to-work cash bonus

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