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

Position Announcement: State-Tribal Policy Fellow

The Montana Budget & Policy Center (MBPC) seeks a State-Tribal Policy Fellow to support our efforts to advance a policy agenda that works for tribal communities. About the Fellowship: The...

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After 400 Years: It is Time to Honor the Treaties

November is Native American Heritage Month which is a time to acknowledge indigenous people’s significant contributions and celebrate Indigenous cultures, histories, and traditions. However, this...

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Broadband: Expanding the Digital Road in Indian Country

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Distance to County Elections Offices Serving Tribal Nations - Interactive Map

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Senate Bill 138 Has Deep Roots in Settler Colonialism

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Update: Tribal Sovereignty During COVID-19

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2020 State-Tribal Symposium Wrap Up

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10 Days Left to Register for the State-Tribal Symposium

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