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Fact Sheet: Summary of Congressional Oversight Hearing to “Examine Native Communities’ Priorities for the 119th Congress”
On February 12, 2025, the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs held an oversight hearing, Examining Native Communities' Priorities for the 119th Congress. Chaired by…
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Explainer: Prediction markets and the future of Indian gaming
On Aug. 4, 2026, the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (SCIA) hosted a roundtable titled “Tracking Prediction Markets’ Exponential Growth: Tribal Implications and…
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Policy Explainer: The Role of Higher Education Institutions in Upholding the Federal Trust Responsibility as Applied by Arizona State University
This brief follows up on the recent AIPI Policy Explainer: Federal Trust Responsibility and Higher Education, which clarified the status of programs supporting American…
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Explainer: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) closing facilities without meaningful Tribal consultation
SummaryNational Archives public research facilities in Chicago and the Bay Area are set to close as soon as Oct. 1, raising concerns about where records will be stored and…
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Explainer: Competing House and Senate Wireless Spectrum Provisions in the Budget Act Could Affect Tribal Broadband Access
Congress is actively working to finalize this year’s federal budget bill, referred to as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the Act). The Act reflects the Trump Administration’s…
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Explainer: Access, preservation and Tribal records: Two federal developments to watch
Federal actions affecting Tribal records are raising related concerns about long-term preservation and access. Plans to close National Archives facilities in San Bruno,…
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Tribal Sovereignty in the Age of AI: Exploring Opportunities and Risks for Tribal Nations
For Tribal Nations, the rise of AI represents a critical juncture. This technology holds potential to expand resources and enhance access across key industries such as…
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2026 elections mark historic milestones for Indigenous representation
Native candidates secured historic victories in federal and state offices, while Tribal Nations selected leaders through their own elections. Nov. 5,…