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The Impact of the Government Shutdown on the National Parks

For my family, and many across the country, as the snow melts and the first signs of spring are coming to Montana, we are starting to plan trips to...

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Which costs more: A year in college, or a year in preschool?

Parents of a college student in Montana can expect to shell out between $6,350 - $6,750 a year in college tuition, depending if you’re a Griz or a...

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Farm Bill Includes Provisions for Indian Country

On February 4, 2014 Congress passed the “Farm Bill” which authorizes funding for federal agricultural and nutrition programs for the next five...

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Top Five Reasons Montana Should Expand Health Coverage Through Medicaid

Montana has the chance to provide 70,000 people with high-quality health coverage by accepting federal funding to expand Medicaid to those whose...

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Welcome to "Charted Territory"

Welcome to Charted Territory, the new blog from the Montana Budget and Policy Center. Montana is at a crossroads. We face many challenges –...

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Video: Montana Can't Wait for Medicaid Expansion

Be sure to watch this new video from the Partnership for Montana's Future, explaining how Medicaid Expansion would benefit Montana.  

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Chambers of Commerce on Medicaid Expansion: In Their Own Words

At least 25 Chambers of Commerce across the country have supported Medicaid expansion, recognizing it as critical to businesses, workers,...

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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.