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September 2020

2020 State-Tribal Symposium Wrap Up

Thank you to all those who attended our 2020 State-Tribal Policy Symposium: Advancing Investments in Indian Country. This year’s symposium had attendees from each tribal nation in Montana and...

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October 2020

Update: Tribal Sovereignty During COVID-19

Our previous blog, Tribal Sovereignty During COVID-19, covered the actions tribal nations have taken in reservations across Montana to protect public health and prevent the spread of COVID-19. While...

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November 2020
Report

Policy Basics: Taxation Authority in Indian Country

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December 2020
Report

Tribal Language Preservation Strengthens Communities But Needs Consistent Funding

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December 2020
Report

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

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January 2021
Report

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

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February 2021

Senate Bill 138 Has Deep Roots in Settler Colonialism

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February 2021
Report

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

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March 2021

Transmittal Update: State-Tribal Legislation

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March 2021

House Bill 621 Would Bring Recreational Cannabis Tax Revenue to Indian Country

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April 2021

Senate Bill 214 Has Deep Roots in Settler Colonialism

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June 2021
Report

2021 State-Tribal Legislative Impacts

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