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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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?

Funding early intervention helps children meet key milestones, something every child in Montana deserves. Check out the report here: https://www.montanabudget.org/post/earlyintmt-2026

WONKY WORD: Interim The interim committees do important work, setting the agenda for the upcoming Legislative session.

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. https://www.montanabudget.org/post/tax-cuts-for-the-wealthy

Conserving resources and saving for a rainy day have always been Montana values. Learn more in our new blog: https://www.montanabudget.org/post/tax-cuts-for-the-wealthy

Today is #NationalSeniorCitizensDay! Everyone in our community deserves economic freedom and support as they move through each stage in life.

"...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: https://www.kulr8.com/montana/why-investing-can-feel-out-of-reach-in-montana/article_030274d9-379f-5eae-a22b-82f8bca44341.html

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: https://www.montanabudget.org/post/home-visiting-in-montana

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: https://www.montanabudget.org/post/earlyintmt-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.

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: https://www.montanabudget.org/post/medicaid-and-poor-customer-service

"These are workers and caregivers across our state facing serious medical conditions that have relied on Medicaid coverage to access treatment." https://app.publicnewsservice.org/story/effects-of-montana-medicaid-work-rules-rollout-remain-uncertain-1/6192cb33-9a7a-4b0e-82c6-24ad77f6987a?

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: https://www.montanabudget.org/post/earlyintmt-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: https://www.montanabudget.org/post/earlyintmt-2026

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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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: https://www.montanabudget.org/post/home-visiting-in-montana

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: https://www.montanabudget.org/post/status-women-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: https://www.montanabudget.org/post/supportive-housing

Get caught up on all the important policy matters that make a difference in Montana here: https://www.montanabudget.org/blog/categories/blog

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: https://www.montanabudget.org/post/earlyintmt-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: https://www.montanabudget.org/all-reports

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: https://www.montanabudget.org/post/status-women-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: https://www.montanabudget.org/post/montana-workers-use-medicaid

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: https://www.montanabudget.org/post/supportive-housing