State-Tribal Policy

Reports

First Look: What’s In and What’s Out of Governor’s 2027 Biennium Budget

This report provides a snapshot of what is included in the 2027 proposed budget, what is missing, and next steps in the budget process. MBPC will provide more detailed analysis on the Governor’s tax...

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Policy Basics: What Is Tribal Citizenship?

The legal and political status of tribal citizens rests upon the sovereignty of their Tribal Nation. Tribal citizenship helps determine whether the Tribal Nation has jurisdiction over an individual...

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Policy Basics: Land Status of Indian Country

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Policy Basics: Jurisdiction in Indian Country

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Policy Basics: Taxation Authority in Indian Country

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Policy Basics: Tribal Renewable Energy Development and Montana Energy Policy

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Medicaid Expansion in Indian Country: Improving the Health of Individuals and Communities

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Urban Indian Health Funding: An Unmet Need

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2023 State-Tribal Legislative Impacts

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Policy Basics: Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)

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Blog Posts

Tribal Consultation Mitigates Environmental and Cultural Injustices

Tribal consultation is a formal, two-way, government-to-government dialogue between representatives of Tribal Nations and of the United States. It ensures that Tribal governments have opportunities...

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Medicaid Moves to Reimburse Traditional Health Care Practices

After several years of pending requests, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it will begin developing the framework for reimbursing Traditional Health Care Practices...

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The Inflation Reduction Act Invests in Clean Energy and Climate Resilience for Tribal Nations

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Indian Education for All

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The Indian Child Welfare Act: What It Means to Protect Tribal Sovereignty

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2023 State-Tribal Legislative Updates

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2022 State-Tribal Handbook

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Dividing Montana: Redistricting and Equal Representation on the Line

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Montana Budget & Policy Center

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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.