A federal judge has ruled Nebraska cannot dismiss a lawsuit filed by two Ho-Chunk, Inc. subsidiaries against state regulation of its tobacco manufacturing and distribution.
READ MOREProposed Bill Sets Nationwide Rules for Sports Betting, But Tribal Impact Remains Unclear
by Native Business Staff | Dec 20, 2018 | Gaming, Legislative / Policy, News
The Sports Wagering Market Integrity Act of 2018 (SWMIA), a new bipartisan bill, aims to put the federal government in control of sports betting across the nation once again.
READ MOREZinke Under Investigation for Blocking Joint Tribal Casino in Connecticut
by Native Business Staff | Dec 19, 2018 | Gaming, Legislative / Policy, News
Following Zinke’s resignation, Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) is calling for Interior approval of the joint Mohegan and Mashantucket casino in East Windsor, Connecticut.
READ MORENew Farm Bill to Overhaul Hemp Industry
by Native Business Staff | Dec 18, 2018 | Agriculture, Cannabis, News
The 2018 Farm Bill legalizes commercial production of hemp and explicitly honors tribes’ authority to implement programs that allow the cultivation of industrial hemp—regardless of state law.
READ MORETanka Bar’s Whole Foods Business Is at Stake. They’re Not Backing Down.
by Native Business Staff | Dec 17, 2018 | Entrepreneurship, News, NonProfit, Sales & Marketing
Tanka Bar’s placement on Whole Foods’ shelves is in jeopardy. That’s only driving Native American Natural Foods’ commitment to educate the public about their traditional snacks and to restore the buffalo economy to Native reservations.
READ MOREInternational Glove Manufacturer to Build $49M Facility on Navajo Nation, Create 350 Jobs
by Native Business Staff | Dec 17, 2018 | Manufacturing, News, Workforce Development
Rhino Health, a glove manufacturer managed by a Korean rubber conglomerate, has chosen Church Rock, New Mexico, on the Navajo Nation Reservation for its new $49 million manufacturing facility and warehouse. The expansion will create up to 350 new jobs.
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