Montana Budget and Policy Center

Montana lawmakers will take another crack at changing how the state collects taxes on Social Security income. A similar proposal was vetoed by Democratic…

Montana lawmakers will once again consider a bill that would allow for a local option sales tax. It’s a policy that’s been seen and rejected in past years…

The first state budget offered by Gov. Greg Gianforte includes tax cuts and a marginal increase in general fund spending.Gianforte campaigned on the…

The coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated poverty and economic inequality in Montana. Several Bozeman residents recently shared their struggles in trying to meet basic needs and navigate complicated safety nets.

New work and public service requirements for certain Medicaid expansion enrollees were signed into state law Thursday.Gov. Steve Bullock signed a bill to…

HELENA — The Federal Communications Commission standard for broadband download speed is 25 megabits per second. According to a report published by the FCC…

HELENA — Montana employees, including those who are self-employed, could receive paid medical or family leave through a statewide fund if a new bill…

A 2.5 percent sales tax and the elimination of certain property taxes is under consideration by the Montana Legislature.It’s a proposal that could swing…

Montana’s Gross State Product, wages and personal income are expected to grow between 3 and 4 percent each of the next few years, according to reports…

Pieces of the state budget that fell apart over the last year and a half are starting to get put back together. Last week, Governor Steve Bullock released…