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

Wonky Word Wednesday: ICED

This week Governor Bullock released his 2017 Biennium Budget, making strategic investments in our communities and our state economy. To name a few, we were happy to see the Governor is leveraging...

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American Indian Heritage Day: Why it matters to us

Red Fox James, a Blackfeet Indian, rode horseback from state to state, seeking approval for a day to honor Indians. On December 14, 1915, he presented the endorsements of 24 state governments at the...

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Why Expanding Medicaid and Health Care Coverage Matters in Indian Country

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The Good and Bad in Data on Indian Country

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Kids Count Data "Race for Results"

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State Tribal Colleges: An Important Investment

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Medicaid Expansion Would Benefit Indian Country

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Farm Bill Includes Provisions for Indian Country

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Montana Budget & Policy Center

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