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

MBPC’s Montana Indian Country Index

Number of federally recognized tribes in Montana : 11 Number of state recognized tribes : 1 Number of Indian reservations : 7 Year the Sioux, Gros Ventre, Assiniboine, Blackfeet, Crow, and Cheyenne...

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Pow Wows Bring Culture and Economic Bursts to Communities

American Indian pow wows are many things. They are reflections of both traditional and contemporary tribal cultures. They are spectacular displays of athleticism, craftsmanship, and a distinctive...

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GUEST BLOG: A Brighter Future Because of Tribal College

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Tribal Colleges: A Great Option for New High School Graduates

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Job Announcement: State-Tribal Policy Analyst

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Thank You for a Great 2015

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Back to School Series, Part 5: Academic Achievement in Indian Country

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Wonky Word Wednesdays: Tribal Consultation

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Montana Budget & Policy Center

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