State-Tribal Policy

Reports

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...

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2021 State-Tribal Legislative Impacts

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

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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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2020 State Budget Handbook for Indian Country

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Policy Basics: Jurisdiction in Indian Country

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Blog Posts

Guest Blog: 2016 State-Tribal Policy Symposium reflections

As a recently hired legislative aide for the 2016 Montana Legislature, I attended the 2016 State-Tribal Policy Symposium and got some great insights in the legislative process. At the session, I...

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2018 State-Tribal Symposium Sponsors

The Montana Budget and Policy Center is proud to keep the symposium free for attendees in addition to offering travel assistance. We are grateful to have generous sponsors supporting the 2018...

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Complexities of Criminal Jurisdiction and Justice Systems Failing Indian Country

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On the Road: MBPC Begins Annual Reservation Visits

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Preston Parish Joins the MBPC Team

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

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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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