State-Tribal Policy

Reports

June 2021

2021 State-Tribal Legislative Impacts

This report summarizes some of the bills relevant to tribal communities that the 2021 Legislature considered.

February 2021

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

As a result of the expansion, 15,286 eligible American Indians are currently accessing a comprehensive range of health care services at locations across the state. Not only does this have the...

February 2021

Tourism Could Be an Economic Driver in Indian Country, With Focus and Investment

January 2021

Economic Development in Indian Country: A State Investment with Continued Returns

December 2020

An Outstanding Return on Investment: Tribal Colleges and Their Contributions to Montana

December 2020

Tribal Language Preservation Strengthens Communities But Needs Consistent Funding

November 2020

Policy Basics: Taxation Authority in Indian Country

September 2020

2020 State Budget Handbook for Indian Country

August 2020

Policy Basics: Jurisdiction in Indian Country

June 2020

The Coronavirus Pandemic Demands State Investment in Indian Country

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Blog Posts

April 2020

The Power to Tax in Indian Country

Even though the novel coronavirus pandemic has pushed back Tax Day this year from April 15 to July 15, MBPC wanted to honor April 15, the day we all recognize as Tax Day under normal circumstances, by...

March 2020

Updates from the State-Tribal Relations Interim Committee Meeting

On March 5-6, the State-Tribal Relations Committee (STRC) met in Helena to discuss a wide variety of topics. To quickly recap the importance of STRC, the 2001 Montana Legislature passed Senate Bill...

February 2020

Federal Recognition of Tribes: Why it matters

November 2019

Native American Heritage Month: Why Voting Rights and Representation Matter