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Exciting News! Our New Website is Live!

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new website, MontanaPublicPolicy.org. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive platform for discussing and engaging with public policy issues affecting Montana.

What You Can Expect:

• In-Depth Articles: Stay informed with expert analyses and opinions on current legislation and policies.
• Resources: Access important documents, reports, and links to governmental resources.
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• Updates: Receive the latest news on Montana public policy directly to your inbox.

We welcome your feedback and look forward to building a vibrant community focused on shaping the future of Montana.

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The Montana Public Policy Center commented in support of proposed Abortion Clinic License Rules

The Montana Public Policy Center “MPPC” applauds the new proposed rules from the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) on abortion clinic licenses. These commonsense rules strengthen the safety of women across the state of Montana.

These updates will make Montana safer and stronger for all women.

View full comment HERE

The Montana Public Policy Center has sent a letter to the members of the Montana Congressional delegation to express deep concerns about provisions within The American Privacy Rights Act.

View the letter HERE

The Montana Public Policy Center joined Mountain State Legal Foundation (MSLF) and more than two-dozen Wyoming legislators in to the Bureau of Land Management’s Rock Springs Field Office Resource Management Plan.

View MPPC comment HERE

View MSLF comment HERE

The Montana Public Policy Center has an Amicus brief in 9^th Circuit Court of Appeals in the Cedar Park Assembly of God of Kirkland v. Kreidler case.

The case centers around a 2018 Washington law (SB 6219) that requires all employers, including churches such as Cedar Park, to provide insurance coverage for abortion if the employer’s insurance includes maternity care coverage to its employees. Violators face fines and criminal penalties, including imprisonment.

Cedar Park originally had a health plan that excluded abortion services. However, when SB 6219 took effect, their insurance provider added coverage for surgical abortions and abortifacient contraceptives to align with Washington state law. The insurer stated that it would drop abortion coverage mid-year if churches were able to secure an exemption from the mandate. For the past five years, Cedar Park has been pursuing legal action to obtain that exemption.

 

View the Brief HERE

The Montana Public Policy Center submitted the following comment in opposition to revisions to BLM oil and gas leasing regulations to BLM Director Tracy Stone-Manning

The Montana Public Policy Center, Inc. (“MPPC”) is a non-profit organization located in Montana. MPPC exists to promote public policy solutions that provide increased access to economic opportunities, greater individual freedoms, and encourage great participation on public matters. MPPC strongly opposes BLM’s proposed rule changes. MPPC joins the public comment submitted by Mountain States Legal Foundation(MSLF) and the Independent Petroleum Association of New Mexico(IPANM).

VIEW MSLF IPANM Comment HERE