MBPC in the News

Health department provides redetermination data, but glaring questions remain

Victoria Eavis and Nora Mabie, Mar. 26, 2024 - State News Bureau After acknowledging at least 100,000 Montanans lost Medicaid coverage in a "redetermination" effort last year, state health...

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Montana taxes shifting away from wealthiest residents, new report says

Jacob Owens, Mar. 20, 2024 - NBC Montana HELENA, Mont. — Tax season is in full swing, and the Montana Budget and Policy Center is out with a new report that says taxes have shifted away from...

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Republicans shoot down interim proposal to write comprehensive childcare bill package

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Median sales hit another record high in Missoula, but volume down for third year

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Native American Communities Have the Highest Suicide Rates, Yet Interventions Are Scarce

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Minimum wage and tax credit increases take effect

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Montana's hourly minimum wage to hit $10.30 in 2024

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Montana's minimum wage rises 35 cents on Jan. 1

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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.