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Montana Budget & Policy Center

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MBPC is a nonprofit organization providing research and analysis on budget, tax, and economic issues.

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Montana Budget & Policy Center @montanabudget.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Safe stable housing provides a foundation for health, employment, education, and connection. Montana can build stronger communities by investing in affordable and supportive housing because everyone deserves a place to call home. Read more about supportive housing at the link in our bio.
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Montana Budget & Policy Center @montanabudget.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Most extremely low-income people in Montana are working, seniors, or individuals living with a disability. Montana must protect state investments that increase the supply of housing affordable to working Montana families. Read more on our latest blog at the link in our bio!
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Montana Budget & Policy Center @montanabudget.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Learn more about the first year of the Montana Early Childhood Account and read the rest of the blog at the link in our bio.
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Montana Budget & Policy Center @montanabudget.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Reserve your spot TODAY to attend the one-day Tribal Voices Gathering. Registration will close on October 26. Registration includes access to the one-day conference, light breakfast, lunch, and a copy of MBPC’s Tribal Budget Handbook. For registration information check the link in our bio!
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Montana Budget & Policy Center @montanabudget.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Let's discuss the issues lawmakers could address to help working Montana families, instead of cutting taxes for the wealthiest who already benefit from special tax breaks. Read our latest blog- link in bio!
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Montana Budget & Policy Center @montanabudget.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Read more about the commission’s proposals on our blog, Montana Kids Need a Boost: School Funding Interim Commitee Passes 10 policy solutions to improve Montana’s statewide public education system- link in our bio!
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Montana Budget & Policy Center @montanabudget.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Check out our latest blog to learn about the latest proposals to increase funding for Montana public k-12 schools! Learn more about all 10 proposals and other Montana policies at the link in our bio.
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Montana Budget & Policy Center @montanabudget.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Did you know that in Montana, 13.8 percent of parents receive inadequate prenatal care? To learn more, read our latest report, Transforming Rural Health Starts with Maternal Care, by visiting montanabudget.org or following our link in bio!
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Montana Budget & Policy Center @montanabudget.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The Governor's push to cut Montana's top income tax rate is a windfall for the wealthiest. The wealthiest 20% will receive 95% of the income tax reductions. Montana families deserve better. Will the legislature address rising costs for working families or cut taxes for the richest?
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Montana Budget & Policy Center @montanabudget.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Funding early intervention helps children meet key milestones, something every child in Montana deserves. Check out the report here: www.montanabudget.org/post/earlyint…
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Montana Budget & Policy Center @montanabudget.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
WONKY WORD: Interim The interim committees do important work, setting the agenda for the upcoming Legislative session.
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Montana Budget & Policy Center @montanabudget.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
NEW REPORT: When states choose to shrink the tax base, less revenue is available to provide things like a quality public education system. As a result, costs get shifted onto local communities and residents go without needed services. www.montanabudget.org/post/tax-cuts…
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Montana Budget & Policy Center @montanabudget.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Conserving resources and saving for a rainy day have always been Montana values. Learn more in our new blog: www.montanabudget.org/post/tax-cuts…
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Montana Budget & Policy Center @montanabudget.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Today is #NationalSeniorCitizensDay! Everyone in our community deserves economic freedom and support as they move through each stage in life.
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Montana Budget & Policy Center @montanabudget.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
"...when you're working paycheck to paycheck and you're trying to afford housing for your kids, childcare for your kids... you often don't have the luxury of savings." MORE: www.kulr8.com/montana/why-investing…
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Montana Budget & Policy Center @montanabudget.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Home visitors meet parents where they are. By visiting families in their homes, visitors build trust, reduce barriers to accessing services, and provide individualized support tailored to each family's unique needs. More: www.montanabudget.org/post/home-vis…
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Montana Budget & Policy Center @montanabudget.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Did you know that about a third of children who received early intervention support no longer needed special education in kindergarten? More children can benefit from support than Montana has funding for. Check out our report: www.montanabudget.org/post/earlyint…
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Montana Budget & Policy Center @montanabudget.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
91 years of the #SocialSecurityAct, 91 years of financial support and protection for millions of working Americans and their families. Here's to more and more decades of helpiing people remain financially independent as they age.
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Montana Budget & Policy Center @montanabudget.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Montana still has a long way to go when it comes to improving its Medicaid customer service and ensuring eligible Montanans can access coverage. Learn more: www.montanabudget.org/post/medicaid…
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Montana Budget & Policy Center @montanabudget.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
"These are workers and caregivers across our state facing serious medical conditions that have relied on Medicaid coverage to access treatment." app.publicnewsservice.org/story/eff…?
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Montana Budget & Policy Center @montanabudget.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
WONKY WORD: Early Intervention Although it's critical, early intervention is not guaranteed like special education; there are limited funds and specific requirements. Learn more: www.montanabudget.org/post/earlyint…
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Montana Budget & Policy Center @montanabudget.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Do you like tea? Do you like babies and toddlers having what they need to grow up healthy? Then tune in to Early Intervention Tea Time! Early intervention is a support program for children age 0-2 who have a disability or developmental delay. More: www.montanabudget.org/post/earlyint…
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Early Intervention for Montana’s Infants and Toddlers
Early childhood is a time of tremendous growth and learning for infants and toddlers. Throughout the first three years of life, young children are achieving new milestones and their brains are developing at the fastest rate of their lives. Some young children need extra support to meet these early milestones. States are required to provide extra support to infants and toddlers with developmental delays and disabilities through early intervention, also called Montana Milestones. Early interventio
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Montana Budget & Policy Center @montanabudget.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Home visiting is a simple idea with a lasting impact: provide families with trusted support during one of the most important periods of a child's life. Learn more: www.montanabudget.org/post/home-vis…
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Montana Budget & Policy Center @montanabudget.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Number of the Week: 40% A large portion of businesses in Montana are owned or co-owned by women. But women still own businesses at a much lower rate than men, and this disparity is even more pronounced for people of color. Learn more here: www.montanabudget.org/post/status-w…
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Montana Budget & Policy Center @montanabudget.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
State investments in supportive housing are needed to help reduce housing instability in Montana and to help individuals find a safe place to sleep with dignity and autonomy. Learn more: www.montanabudget.org/post/supporti…
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Montana Budget & Policy Center @montanabudget.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Get caught up on all the important policy matters that make a difference in Montana here: www.montanabudget.org/blog/categori…
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Montana Budget & Policy Center @montanabudget.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Four out of five toddlers in Montana miss out on early intervention programs. But if we expanded the reach of existing programs, more toddlers in Montana would get support to hit vital milestones. Learn more: www.montanabudget.org/post/earlyint…
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Montana Budget & Policy Center @montanabudget.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
It's back to school season! Hurdles for students and families of students include access to housing, health care, and limited options for child care. Learn about these and other issues here: www.montanabudget.org/all-reports
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Montana Budget & Policy Center @montanabudget.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
The wage gap for Black women compared to non-Hispanic white men is 65 cents for full-time, year-round workers. Learn more about pay disparities for Women of Color in our status of women report: www.montanabudget.org/post/status-w…
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Montana Budget & Policy Center @montanabudget.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
On the anniversary of the passage of Medicaid and Medicare, let's be clear: Medicaid works for Montana's workers and economy. Medicaid Expansion provides health insurance to 13% of Montana's workforce. Learn more here: www.montanabudget.org/post/montana-…
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Montana Budget & Policy Center @montanabudget.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Supportive housing is an an innovative and evidence-based solution to homelessness, and it also improves the well-being and quality of life of those who use it. Learn more: www.montanabudget.org/post/supporti…
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Montana Budget & Policy Center @montanabudget.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Know a lot about Montana policy issues? Like to make videos? Got a sense for SEO? Come work with us! More: www.montanabudget.org/post/position…
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Montana Budget & Policy Center @montanabudget.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Let’s celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 36th Anniversary! The ADA works to ensure all people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. #ADA36 #ThanksToTheADA
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Montana Budget & Policy Center @montanabudget.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Number of the Week: 2,000 Over 2,000 Montanans experience homelessness on any given night. Supportive housing programs can help these individuals find and maintain housing. Learn more here: www.montanabudget.org/post/supporti…
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Montana Budget & Policy Center @montanabudget.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
WONKY WORD: Supportive Housing ot only is supportive housing an innovative and evidence-based solution to homelessness, but it also improves the well-being and quality of life of those who use it. Learn more: www.montanabudget.org/post/supporti…
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Montana Budget & Policy Center @montanabudget.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Are you a social media maven with a passion for policy? We want to hear from you! Come work with us! Check out the link in bio for more!
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Montana Budget & Policy Center @montanabudget.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
wonky Word: Reappraisal Property taxes can be confusing, get caught up here: www.montanabudget.org/post/tax-poli…
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Montana Budget & Policy Center @montanabudget.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
"I think that the reality is that we anticipate a lot of folks will ultimately lose coverage again, not because they are not working or not in compliance, but because they simply can't get through the systems the state has.” More in bio.
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Montana Budget & Policy Center @montanabudget.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Everyone in Montana deserves a safe, stable place to sleep. Not only is supportive housing an innovative and evidence-based solution to homelessness, but it also improves the well-being and quality of life of those who use it. Learn more at the link in bio!
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Montana Budget & Policy Center @montanabudget.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Spend a summer afternoon catching up on our reports and blogs! It's all at montanabudget.org!
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Montana Budget & Policy Center @montanabudget.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
WONKY WORD: 21st Century Road to Housing Act The first bipartisan housing package to be passed since the 90s stands to be a big relief for households living with low-incomes. Learn more: nlihc.org/resource/21st-century-roa…
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Montana Budget & Policy Center @montanabudget.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
In part 3 of our Tribal Handbook series, learn about how budget bills affecting Indian Country make it through the legislative process!
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Montana Budget & Policy Center @montanabudget.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
MBPC is seeking an Associate Communications Manager to support a variety of digital and communications efforts to help increase public understanding of policies important to Montanans living on to low- and moderate-incomes. More: www.montanabudget.org/post/position…
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Montana Budget & Policy Center @montanabudget.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
July is #DisabilityPrideMonth! Let's celebrate the unique and joyful things people living with disabilities bring to communities in Montana and the across the globe, while affirming our commitment to making spaces inclusive to all!
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Montana Budget & Policy Center @montanabudget.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
"Montana lawmakers must be wary of using high, temporary revenues to make long-term cuts to the tax base. The wealthiest are already receiving the bulk of the more than $500 million in cuts given away each year." missoulian.com/opinion/column/artic…
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Montana Budget & Policy Center @montanabudget.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Got a passion for communications? A skill for social media? Come join our team! We're seeking a driven person with an interest in budget and tax policy for our new Associate Communications Manager. Learn more here: www.montanabudget.org/post/position…
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Montana Budget & Policy Center @montanabudget.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
1/6 ICYMI: On July 1, MT DPHHS launched new Community Engagement requirements, adding red tape for Montanans on Medicaid Expansion, 6 months before required by federal law and despite the current backlog of applications and renewals.
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Montana Budget & Policy Center @montanabudget.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
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Montana Budget & Policy Center @montanabudget.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
On this #IndependenceDay, let's hope that the next 250 years fulfill the promise made to every American: freedom from discrimination and slavery, freedom of thought and expression, and equal protection under the law.
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Montana Budget & Policy Center @montanabudget.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
“What we know is that many folks who would be considered in compliance or meet an exclusion are often the ones who ultimately lose coverage." More: www.ktvh.com/news/montana-politics/…
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