State-Tribal Policy

Reports

July 2023

2023 State-Tribal Legislative Impacts

In May, Montana’s 68th Legislature adjourned. It closed with several vital bills that impact American Indians living in Montana. This report summarizes some of the bills relevant to tribal...

June 2023

Urban Indian Organizations: A Critical Community Resource Worth Investing In

Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) emerged to provide urban Indian people with health and social services. UIOs continue to be a critical resource for the communities they serve, including non-Indian...

October 2022

Policy Basics: Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)

October 2022

Indigenous Representation in Redistricting

June 2022

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

January 2022

Build Back Better Would Invest in Tribal and Urban Indian Communities

June 2021

2021 State-Tribal Legislative Impacts

February 2021

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

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

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Blog Posts

July 2014

State Tribal Colleges: An Important Investment

Investing state funds in tribal colleges is a smart use of state dollars. Tribal colleges benefit our state by providing a quality, affordable higher education to students regardless of race. The...

Medicaid Expansion Would Benefit Indian Country

Medicaid expansion would significantly benefit Indian Country, especially in Montana. Did you know that Montana ranks the highest of any state for number of uninsured American Indians? With...

March 2014

Farm Bill Includes Provisions for Indian Country