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Montana records largest drop in childhood Medicaid coverage from pre-pandemic figures, study shows

Mara Silvers, May 2, 2024 - Montana Free Press Montana had a 27% drop in childhood Medicaid enrollment from April to December 2023, the second highest in the nation, according to a new report that...

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Health department provides redetermination data, but glaring questions remain

Victoria Eavis and Nora Mabie, Mar. 26, 2024 - State News Bureau After acknowledging at least 100,000 Montanans lost Medicaid coverage in a "redetermination" effort last year, state health...

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Montana taxes shifting away from wealthiest residents, new report says

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Republicans shoot down interim proposal to write comprehensive childcare bill package

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Median sales hit another record high in Missoula, but volume down for third year

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Native American Communities Have the Highest Suicide Rates, Yet Interventions Are Scarce

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Minimum wage and tax credit increases take effect

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Montana's hourly minimum wage to hit $10.30 in 2024

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