Montana launches grant program to aid tribes in reporting and locating missing indigenous persons.

A speaker described the ICDBG Imminent Threat set-aside (from CDBG) as a flexible source of funding tribes used immediately after the glacial outburst and praised HUD staff for technical help on applications.

Commerce briefed the board on contracting for $1.23 billion in federal broadband funding and $300 million in state match. Staff reported one tribal project seeking a Treasury extension and said the Port of Bellingham will return roughly $2 million. The board also approved several planning and small-construction grants.

Counties with federally recognized tribal headquarters will receive $2M annual funding.

Counties with tribal headquarters to receive $2M annual appropriation over next two years.

Ashland County secures $183,000 annually to support federally recognized tribal headquarters.

Planners told the City Council that comment letters from the Cowlitz Tribe, Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife and the Department of Natural Resources largely endorse Woodland’s draft 2025 comprehensive plan and request minor changes or references; staff recommended limited textual updates rather than map adoptions.

Former Jharkhand CM Champai Soren joins BJP ahead of assembly elections, boosting the party's influence in the state's tribal regions.

Senators discuss bill aimed at improving White Earth's emergency response and dispatch efficiency.

Leaders advocate for integrating community support in the proposed Ubuntu Act initiative.

Governor's budget includes funding for Nevada Indian Commission’s new operational needs as standalone agency.

Tribal leaders discuss leveraging new state systems to enhance support for vulnerable members.

The House Indian Affairs Committee gave a do-pass recommendation to House Memorial 64, which asks the Indian Affairs Department to fill three positions to provide technical assistance to tribal governments on capital projects after procedural changes in House Bill 247. Committee members cited timing and competitiveness concerns for tribal projects.