Editor

Higher bond issuance costs push tribes toward private capital, study finds

by Brian EdwardsFebruary 8, 2026

Wyden urges SEC to delist firm accused of selling fake tax credits tied to tribes

by Brian EdwardsFebruary 1, 2026

Higher Education

Haskell appoints temporary president as search continues

by Brian EdwardsJanuary 27, 2026

Native Contracting

SBA suspends 1,000+ contractors from 8(a) program used widely by Native enterprises

by Brian EdwardsJanuary 25, 2026

Native Contracting

Defense Secretary orders review of 8(a) contracts; Native firms received $16B in 2024

by Brian EdwardsJanuary 19, 2026

Jamul Indian Village Development Corp. refinances $425M tied to new casino resort operations

by Brian EdwardsJanuary 10, 2026

Maine OKs iGaming for Wabanaki Nations, expanding tribally controlled revenue

by Brian EdwardsJanuary 9, 2026

Congress rejects nearly $1B in proposed tribal cuts in bipartisan FY26 funding package

by Brian EdwardsJanuary 5, 2026

Native Contracting

CEO apologizes for ICE contracts as Oneida Nation moves to terminate agreements

by Brian EdwardsJanuary 4, 2026

Native Contracting

Oneida Nation bars tribal entities from ICE contracts after $6.4M award discovery

by Brian EdwardsJanuary 1, 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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