Tag: tribal_sovereignty
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Lumbee Tribe Added to Federal Register's Official List of Federally Recognized Tribes
The Interior Department has added the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina to the official list of federally recognized tribes, formalizing its government-to-government relationship with the U.S. after Congress and President Trump enacted recognition.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesLegal Lumbee TribeFederal recognitionDepartment of the InteriorBureau of Indian AffairsFederal RegisterDoug BurgumTribal sovereigntyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Newsom Proclaims Native American Day, Marking Final One of His Administration
California's 59th annual Native American Day honors tribal sovereignty, land return and partnerships, as Governor Gavin Newsom issues his last such proclamation before leaving office.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEnvironmentLegal Native American DayGavin NewsomCaliforniaTribal SovereigntyMissing and Murdered Indigenous PeopleLand ReturnProclamationCalifornia Governors Office
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Governor Newsom Awards $38.2 Million for Tribal Housing and Homelessness Solutions
Governor Newsom has allocated $38.2 million to California Native American communities for housing and homelessness solutions. This funding supports culturally responsive interventions, permanent housing, and youth programs, aiming to reduce homelessness and respect tribal sovereignty.
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsLegalReal Estate Gavin NewsomCaliforniaTribal CommunitiesHomelessnessHousingGrantsTribal SovereigntyCalifornia Governors Office
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Governor Lamont, Mashantucket Pequot Tribe Sign Historic Cannabis Compact
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and Mashantucket Pequot Tribe Chairman Rodney Butler signed the state's first tribal-state cannabis compact, allowing the tribe to regulate its own cannabis industry and access the state market.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsLegalEconomySocial Issues Cannabis CompactMashantucket Pequot TribeNed LamontConnecticutCannabis RegulationTribal SovereigntyAdult-Use CannabisConnecticut Governors Office