Legislative Policy Sector Articles
Supreme Court Rules Yakama Gas Station Exempt From Washington State Fuel Tax, Upholds 1855 Treaty
Today’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling deems Cougar Den exempt from paying tax on fuel it transports on public highways in Washington State under the Yakama Treaty of 1855.
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Albuquerque Becomes First City in America to Recognize Tribal Sovereignty by Establishing Government-to-Government Relations
Following a unanimous vote of the City Council to pass a bill, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller joined Tribal leaders and Councilor Ken Sanchez to sign the first-of-its kind bill into law.
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Haaland Becomes First Native American Woman to Sit in Speaker’s Chair
On March 7, Congresswoman Deb Haaland (D-New Mexico) became the first Native American woman to sit in the Speaker’s chair during debate.
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Haaland, Davids Introduce Historic Resolution Recognizing Native American Women for Women’s History Month
Congresswomen Deb Haaland and Sharice Davids have introduced an historic resolution recognizing Native American women for Women’s History Month.
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Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians May Join Roster of Gaming Tribes to Offer Sports Wagering
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) may be able to add sports wagering to its roster of Class III games by summer 2019.
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Udall: Interior & Environment Funding Bill Secures Strong Investments for Indian Country
The bipartisan bill provides increased funding for Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and Indian Health Service (IHS) programs, which Udall secured despite the administration’s devastating proposed cuts to this critical funding for Indian Country.
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Montana Rep. Shane Morigeau, CSKT Member, Introduces Bill for Tribal Inclusion in State Coal Fund Loans
Montana’s seven federally recognized Tribes may receive parity with local governments to take out loans from the state Coal Tax Fund for infrastructure projects.
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In Address to NCAI, Udall Recommits to Fighting for Issues Vital to Indian Country—Including Small Business Development
Sen. Udall outlined his upcoming legislative priorities for the 116th Congress, including supporting Native-owned businesses and empowering Tribes to ensure public safety.
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MHA Nation Chairman Mark Fox Testifies in Support of Bill to Change Tax Revenue Split With North Dakota
MHA Nation Chairman Mark Fox testified before the Senate Finance and Taxation Committee in support of Senate Bill 2312 on February 6.
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Indian Affairs Committee Passes Bill to Establish Business Incubators Program Within Interior
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs passed three pieces of legislation for Indian Country this week, including S. 294, a bill to establish a business incubators program within the Department of the Interior to promote economic development in Indian reservation communities.
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