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PODCAST: The Next Builders and the expansion of Native CDFIs

by Brian EdwardsMay 5, 2026August 18, 2026

Treasury initiates review of CDFIs, citing compliance and stewardship concerns

by Brian EdwardsMay 3, 2026

After delays, OMB clears $289M for CDFI Fund, including $28M for Native lenders

by Brian EdwardsApril 19, 2026

Morongo refinances debt with $350M credit facility tied to casino, enterprises

by Brian EdwardsApril 19, 2026

Court awards $1.27M to Native lender in fraud case tied to tribal energy venture

by Brian EdwardsApril 6, 2026

U.S. sues contractors over alleged $2.1M fraud in Rosebud Sioux broadband project

by Brian EdwardsApril 4, 2026

Trump 2027 budget boosts defense spending to $1.5T, proposes cuts across tribal housing, lending and other key programs

by Brian Edwards and Chez OxendineApril 3, 2026

Sponsored Storytelling

Tribal Leaders Focus on Risk, Revenue and Stewardship at Native Ag Summit

by Native StoryLabMarch 30, 2026

EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK: Don’t 1099 your powwow prize winners

by Brian EdwardsMarch 29, 2026

PODCAST: The Flour Mill and the rise of Native capital weaves

by Brian EdwardsMarch 27, 2026

When Insurers Pulled Back 40 Years Ago, Tribes Built Their Own Solution

When Insurers Pulled Back 40 Years Ago, Tribes Built Their Own Solution

Founded by Tribal leaders during an insurance crisis, AMERIND has spent four decades providing insurance coverage, education, and support designed for Indian…

Senate advances permitting bill despite tribal opposition

Senate advances permitting bill despite tribal opposition

The U.S. Senate on Monday advanced a permitting reform package despite sustained opposition from tribal leaders who warn it could weaken consultation…

The Briefing | What permitting reform should deliver for tribes

The Briefing | What permitting reform should deliver for tribes

Congress’ push to accelerate energy and infrastructure projects has raised questions about how faster reviews would affect tribes’ ability to protect culturally…

EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK: Washington made the sausage. Tribes got the weekend to inspect it.

EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK: Washington made the sausage. Tribes got the weekend to inspect it.

Washington had a busy week. Then it handed Indian Country the weekend shift. On Nov. 4, the Office of Management and Budget…

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