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Stay informed with the latest insights from the Tribal Nations Policy Institute. The TNPI Blog shares research, policy analysis and thought leadership on the issues affecting Tribal Nations, offering practical perspectives on Tribal sovereignty, governance, digital innovation and the evolving policy landscape.

Explainer

Call to action: Proposed 2030 census changes raise concerns for Native representation, voting maps and funding

  /  Kennedy Satterfield

 Quick summary A proposed rule published by the Census Bureau on Sept. 10 in the Federal Register would create two new regulatory…

Census

Explainer

Explainer: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) closing facilities without meaningful Tribal consultation

  /  Kennedy Satterfield

SummaryNational Archives public research facilities in Chicago and the Bay Area are set to close as soon as Oct. 1, raising concerns about where…

Indian Country  Governance

Quarterly Legislative Update

Tribal Policy Pulse Episode 2: Updates in federal policy and legislation that impacts Tribal Nations

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  In this episode of the Tribal Policy Pulse we cover:2027 federal budget proposal (0:00:54)OMB's…

Explainer

Explainer: Prediction markets and the future of Indian gaming

  /  Morgan Gray

On Aug. 4, 2026, the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (SCIA) hosted a roundtable titled “Tracking Prediction Markets’ Exponential Growth:…

Fact Sheet

Fact sheet: FCC notice of proposed rulemaking questions E-Rate program’s future

  /  Morgan Gray

On June 25, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) seeking public comment on potential…

Broadband

Fact Sheet

Fact sheet: NTIA announces new funding opportunities for tribal broadband

  /  Morgan Gray

On June 17, 2026, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced two new funding opportunities to expand broadband…

Broadband

Call to Action

Call to action: ACHP votes to adopt draft NPRM overhauling NHPA Section 106

  /  Morgan Gray

On July 24, 2026, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) voted to adopt a draft notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on Section 106 of…

Fact Sheet

Funding announcement: The Administration for Native Americans announces new funding opportunity for AI3 Action Institute

  /  Morgan Gray

On July 31, 2025, the Administration for Native Americans (ANA) announced a new funding opportunity for Tribal Nations that will support the…

NOFO/Funding

Explainer

Explainer & analysis: OMB proposes significant updates to federal financial assistance guidance

  /  Morgan Gray

Introduction On May 29, 2026, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register…

NOFO/Funding