State-Tribal Policy

Reports

January 2022

Build Back Better Would Invest in Tribal and Urban Indian Communities

This report outlines the tribal-specific carveouts in BBB by department and summarizes the provisions. While this report outlines specific carveouts, tribal nations and communities would not be...

June 2021

2021 State-Tribal Legislative Impacts

This report summarizes some of the bills relevant to tribal communities that the 2021 Legislature considered.

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

December 2020

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

December 2020

Tribal Language Preservation Strengthens Communities But Needs Consistent Funding

November 2020

Policy Basics: Taxation Authority in Indian Country

September 2020

2020 State Budget Handbook for Indian Country

August 2020

Policy Basics: Jurisdiction in Indian Country

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Blog Posts

May 2020

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...

April 2020

The Power to Tax in Indian Country

Even though the novel coronavirus pandemic has pushed back Tax Day this year from April 15 to July 15, MBPC wanted to honor April 15, the day we all recognize as Tax Day under normal circumstances, by...

March 2020

Updates from the State-Tribal Relations Interim Committee Meeting

February 2020

Federal Recognition of Tribes: Why it matters

November 2019

Native American Heritage Month: Why Voting Rights and Representation Matter