State-Tribal Policy

Reports

Indigenous Representation in Redistricting

Every 10 years, states engage in redistricting - a process to redraw the geographic lines that divide districts for the U.S. House of Representatives, state legislatures, county commissioners, city...

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

All Montanans should have full and easy access to exercise their right to vote. Indigenous people disproportionately face barriers to voting access. Denying Indigenous Montanan’s full participation...

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Build Back Better Would Invest in Tribal and Urban Indian Communities

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2021 State-Tribal Legislative Impacts

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

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

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

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

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Tribal Language Preservation Strengthens Communities But Needs Consistent Funding

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Policy Basics: Taxation Authority in Indian Country

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Blog Posts

Preston Parish Joins the MBPC Team

MBPC is thrilled to announce Preston Parish as our new State Tribal Policy Fellow. Preston comes to MBPC with a commitment to analyzing state tax and budget policies with the goal of increasing...

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Federal Indian Tax Law: The Supreme Court Writes Policy When Congress Won’t

In light of the recent end of the United States Supreme Court’s term, a time when the most controversial or consequential decisions are announced, MBPC would like to highlight several U.S. Supreme...

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American Indians and Montana's Criminal Justice Reinvestment Initiative

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News Release: New Report - Criminal Justice Reinvestment in Montana: Improving Outcomes for American Indians

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New Efforts to Increase Tourism in Indian Country

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Federal Budget Maintains Important Investments in Indian Country

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Focus on American Indian Youth During Suicide Prevention Month

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Report Preview: Taxes in Indian Country

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