Governor Tina Kotek has signed Senate Bill 1011, enabling Oregon Tribes to request state withdrawal from PL‑280 jurisdiction, strengthening tribal self-governance on tribal lands.
Read more: Oregon Empowers Tribes: New Law Restores Jurisdictional Authority Over Tribal Lands
Montana's Native American Caucus successfully advanced several bills in the 2025 legislative session, marking significant progress for Indigenous communities.
Read more: Montana's Native American Caucus Advances Key Legislation in 2025 Session
In a historic move, Illinois has transferred ownership of Shabbona Lake State Park back to the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, honoring a long-standing commitment.
Read more: Illinois Returns Shabbona Lake State Park to Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation
A new court-ordered initiative is set to transform education for Native American students in New Mexico through community collaboration and long-term planning.
Read more: New Mexico Launches Collaborative Plan to Enhance Native Student Education
New Mexico has established a new “Turquoise Alert” system to respond quickly and effectively to missing Indigenous person cases across the state.
Read more: New Mexico Launches Turquoise Alert System to Help Find Missing Indigenous Persons
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The Bureau of Reclamation is investing $7 million in technical assistance to help tribes plan, manage, and sustain clean water systems across the Western U.S.
New legislation would invest over $2.5 billion to help tribal communities build and maintain safe, reliable water systems.
