All Montana children should have the opportunities and resources to thrive as they grow up. Supporting child well-being in our state means kids grow up in economically secure families, live in resilient communities, and meet developmental, health, and educational milestones. Investing state and local resources in our children and our schools produces short-term and long-term dividends for Montana’s families and economy as a whole. Access to quality education from early childhood, pre-Kindergarten, and through graduation increases opportunity for people of all income levels to achieve their goals in life.
More state investment in the child care workforce is needed to make significant shifts in recruiting and retaining staff and raising wages. A well-compensated and stable child care workforce will...
Read moreThis report provides a snapshot of what is included in the 2027 proposed budget, what is missing, and next steps in the budget process. MBPC will provide more detailed analysis on the Governor’s tax...
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