MBPC Staff

Wonky Word Wednesdays - Decision Package

Last week we discussed base budget. This is the starting point for building a state budget. Then the Legislature must decide what else to fund – these are called decision packages and that is this...

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Why Expanding Medicaid and Health Care Coverage Matters in Indian Country

There are a myriad of reasons why Montana should expand Medicaid – providing affordable health care coverage for up to 70,0000 Montanans and a boost to Montana’s economy. Medicaid expansion has a...

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Back to School: How are Montana Schools Funded?

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Wonky Word Wednesdays: ANB

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Strengthening Families, Strengthening Our Economy: The Economic Benefits of Pre-Kindergarten

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Wonky Word Wednesdays: Basic Entitlement

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New Data: Failure to Expand Medicaid Hinders Progress Toward Increasing Health Coverage

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Wonky Word Wednesdays: Guaranteed Tax Base

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Census Poverty Data

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Paid Leave: The US is further behind than you realized

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Wonky Word Wednesdays: Concentric Circles

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SAVE THE DATE: 2nd Legislative Summit

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