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Supporters say tobacco tax increase will cover Medicaid costs despite Big Tobacco claims

Helena Independent Record The campaign for the statewide initiative to increase Montana's tobacco tax to pay for the state's share of Medicaid expansion coverage for lower income residents is...

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SD-4: CHALLENGER WANTS TO CONSIDER SALES TAX ON TOURISTS

Daily Interlake Diane Taylor-Mahnke Age: 75 Political party: Democrat Family: Widow of Dr. James Mahnke Education: BA in education from the University of Montana Occupation: Business...

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HD-7: DEMOCRAT SUPPORTS RESTORING STATE HEALTH BUDGET

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Gazette opinion: Don’t buy Big Tobacco’s attacks on I-185

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Map ranks county rental rates

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More Details Emerging On Montana Social Services Budget Restorations

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New Data Shows Many Richland County Families Struggling to Find Affordable Housing

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The Rent is Too High

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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.