Tara Jensen

Food Sovereignty: Reclaiming Food Systems

The consequences of colonization on indigenous peoples and nations are well-documented and far-reaching, and food is no exception. As colonists and the federal government forcibly removed indigenous...

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One Tax System for Most of us, A Second Tax System for the Wealthy

The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy recently reported on the inequities in our nation’s tax system. Big corporations and the wealthy are able to find loopholes to skirt their tax bill,...

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Thirteen numbers on Friday the 13th, that Montana needs to fix.

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MBPC Hosts State-Tribal Policy Convening in Missoula

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New Census Data: Numbers Show that Assistance Programs like SNAP and EITC Work

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Equal Pay Day for American Indian Women Is Six Months Behind National Equal Pay Day

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Cities, counties detail funding challenges to state panel

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Agencies tussle over release of reports involving child neglect, abuse

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MBPC Provides Comments on Montana Section 1115 Demonstration Amendment and Extension Application

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Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Recognition of the Impact of Indian Country’s Contributions

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SNAP Helps Lift Families and Individuals Out of Poverty

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Montana Budget & Policy Center Selected as the New KIDS COUNT Grantee

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Montana Budget & Policy Center

Shaping policy for a stronger Montana.

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.