Through the state budget, we identify, prioritize, and invest in the public Montana’s state budget represents our collective investment in the public institutions and services that educate our children, keep our communities safe, and provide health care and other services across the state. MBPC’s goal is to make state budget issues - and the budget process - accessible and easier to understand. We support community engagement in discussions that determine budget decisions, as we believe these support the state in developing policies that work for all Montanans. A healthy state budget relies on a fair tax structure so that we can make investments that create stability and opportunities for everyone, now and into the future.
This 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...
Read moreThe 2023 Montana Legislature had a once-in-a-generation opportunity to invest in a Montana for all. At the beginning of the session, the state’s surplus neared $2 billion in general funds. The...
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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.