Economy

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 – reducing poverty, growing our economy, creating jobs, and...

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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 Bobcat. But parents with a four year old in...

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The Impact of the Government Shutdown on the National Parks

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One million dollars – gone.

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Uncommon Beauty, Unparalleled Opportunity

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The Case of the Missing Fourteen Cents

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Montana's Missing Out on a Chance to Boost Our Economy

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Montana Can't Wait for Medicaid Expansion

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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.