Tara Jensen

State Takes Steps on SNAP to Help Families Impacted by COVID-19

On March 23, we published a report on ways the state can help ensure no one goes hungry during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are pleased to see the Governor has taken quick action one of the items we...

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The Crisis We Face: How Montana Can Respond to the Economic Impact of COVID-19

As the nation continues to face the growing COVID-19 pandemic, Montana can continue to take proactive actions to mitigate the damage to families and the overall economy. The necessary, albeit...

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State Action on Evictions, Foreclosures, and Utilities

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Food Access: Changes to SNAP, WIC, and Child Nutrition During COVID-19

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The CARES Act and Unemployment Insurance: Who Is Eligible?

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CARES Act: Frequently Asked Questions About Recovery Rebates

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The Power to Tax in Indian Country

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Montana’s Frontline Workers Are Mostly Women and People of Color

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COVID Lays Bare Inequities for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color

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MBPC Recommendations to Governor Bullock and Coronavirus Fund Relief Task Force on Use of CARES Act Funding

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Children are going hungry with school closures. Montana can help.

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Tribal Sovereignty During COVID-19

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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.