State-Tribal Policy

Reports

Policy Basics: Land Status of Indian Country

Approximately 56 million acres of land are held in trust by the United States for various Tribes and individuals. Just like a state has different types of lands within its boundaries — including...

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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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Indigenous Representation in Redistricting

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Access to the Ballot: Uphold Democracy by Strengthening the Indigenous Vote

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Blog Posts

Registration for 2020 State-Tribal Symposium: Advancing Investments in Indian Country

MBPC is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2020 State-Tribal Symposium: Advancing Investments in Indian Country. This free symposium provides tribal leaders and advocates...

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Tribal Sovereignty During COVID-19

Tribal nations are showcasing leadership during COVID-19 by prioritizing the safety and health of vulnerable populations, tribal citizens, and non-citizens. To fight the spread of COVID-19, many...

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The Power to Tax in Indian Country

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Updates from the State-Tribal Relations Interim Committee Meeting

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Federal Recognition of Tribes: Why it matters

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Native American Heritage Month: Why Voting Rights and Representation Matter

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Honoring American Indian Veterans this Veteran’s Day

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MBPC Hosts State-Tribal Policy Convening in Missoula

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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.