Newswatch Nations State-by-State
Alaska
FEMA is reopening a disaster management program, but some tribal leaders question its fit for Alaska
March 30, 2026 06:03 PM EDT
knba
A federal court ordered FEMA to reinstate the program after 20 states sued over its closure.
Arizona
Arizona tribal gaming contributions rise to $33.4 million in third quarter
March 31, 2026 06:41 PM EDT
Havasu News.
Tribal casinos in Arizona sent $33.4 million to the state’s Arizona Benefits Fund in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, an 8.3% increase from the same period a year earlier,
Arizona
Tribal gaming contributions rise 8.3 percent for third quarter of FY26
March 31, 2026 04:24 PM EDT
East African Courier
Arizona tribal gaming generated $33.4 million for state funds this quarter — an 8.3 percent increase — with an additional $4.5 million reserved for the tribes to benefit local municipalities.
Colorado
Colorado lawmakers step in — again — to urge federal action on stalled tribal water access
March 29, 2026 08:00 AM EDT
KUNC.
A resolution that may be “wishful thinking” calls attention to water priorities for the Ute Mountain Ute and Southern Ute tribes.
Colorado
At Colorado's national parks, signs about Ute history, pikas and alpine tundra flagged for potential removal under Trump orders
March 25, 2026 03:37 PM EDT
The Denver Post
Hundreds of items at national parks across have flagged for review — and possible removal or modification — by President Trump’s administration in response to orders to purge parks of “improper partisan ideology” and accounts that “di…
Georgia
Gold in Georgia precipitated removal of Cherokees to Oklahoma, speaker says
March 29, 2026 06:00 PM EDT
China News Service
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. – A tale of gold and greed pushing out Natives from their lands in Georgia was detailed by a Cherokee Nation project manager at this month’s Lunch &
Iowa
Harrah's to Open in Chandler - Oklahoma Gazette
March 31, 2026 08:33 PM EDT
Oklahoma Gazette.
The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma is partnering with Caesar’s Entertainment to open the new Harrah’s Oklahoma Casino in Chandler, the first property in Oklahoma managed by Harrah’s. The projected open date is April 9, and the currently existing Ioway Casino closed in March to make way for the new operation. Jake Keyes, Chairman of the […]
Kansas
State of Kansas signs updated gaming compact with Wyandotte Nation
March 31, 2026 05:00 PM EDT
WIBW Television.
The Wyandotte Nation runs two casinos in Kansas, one in Kansas City and another in Park City.
Maine
Mills will skip Senate forum at Penobscot reservation
March 31, 2026 04:35 PM EDT
Central Maine Newspapers.
The governor has had a tense relationship with tribal nations in Maine.
Maine
How Maine's elite private colleges sold Wabanaki land to bankroll early construction
March 31, 2026 04:00 AM EDT
The Portland Press Herald.
Tribes were stripped of millions of acres. Some of that ended up in the hands of Bowdoin and Colby colleges.
Maine
Shah Acknowledges Democrats Fell Short on Fraud, Raises Concerns About Immigration Workforce, Climate Costs, and AI Growth at Biddeford Town Hall
March 30, 2026 08:19 AM EDT
themainewire
BIDDEFORD, Maine — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Nirav Shah delivered a wide-ranging policy message Sunday during a town hall in Biddeford, acknowledging shortcomings within his own party on fraud oversight while outlining positions on immigration, taxes, climate preparedness, economic growth, tribal sovereignty, and government accountability. Speaking before a large audience and fielding questions across a
Michigan
Bay Mills tribe's mass timber project receives $50K in state funding
March 28, 2026 04:01 AM EDT
Soo Evening News.
The Michigan Mass Timber Catalyst Program is designed to provide both financial and technical support to projects that use mass timber as a primary structural or architectural material.
Michigan
Court: Only tribal governments can claim sovereign rights
March 25, 2026 09:20 PM EDT
Michigan Public Radio
The Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled that entities employed by tribes do not automatically qualify for sovereign immunity from lawsuits.
Minnesota
Minnesota cannabis: New rules mixing medical, recreational and hemp operations face mixed reviews
March 30, 2026 12:40 PM EDT
Fox 9 News.
Cannabis and hemp businesses in Minnesota are bracing for new rules that could reshape the industry, sparking debate among business owners, lawmakers and tribal leaders.
Minnesota
Competing for power: Minnesota tribal nation, electric utility tangle over solar energy's future
March 30, 2026 05:00 AM EDT
Minnesota Public Radio News
The state Public Utilities Commission is weighing whether a tribal nation that buys power from a local electric cooperative can also operate its own massive solar array that may harm the co-op. The case raises questions of state law and tribal sovereignty.
Minnesota
Tribal leaders confront 'historical trauma' behind deadly crash rates
March 28, 2026 09:30 AM EDT
West Central Tribune.
The annual Minnesota Traffic Safety Summit aims to reduce vehicle crash-related injuries and deaths in Minnesota’s tribal communities.
New Mexico
New Mexico Pueblo governors endorse draft federal legislation to protect Caja del Rio landscape
March 30, 2026 06:09 PM EDT
The Tri-City Record.
A coalition of New Mexico Pueblo governors last week unanimously voted to endorse forthcoming federal legislation to protect the 107,000-acre expanse of the Caja del Rio plateau, a swath of public lan...
New Mexico
Indigenous families urge real action on MMIWR crisis
March 29, 2026 06:34 PM EDT
The Albuquerque Journal
An Albuquerque attorney says symbolism is not enough as New Mexico families call for resources, accountability and solved cases.
Oklahoma
FBI Director Kash Patel travels to Oklahoma to discuss prosecuting crimes in Indian Country
March 31, 2026 07:20 PM EDT
KOCO-TV.
FBI Director Kash Patel met with Oklahoma tribal leaders to discuss improving coordination in prosecuting crimes following the McGirt v. Oklahoma decision.
Oklahoma
Mining in Oklahoma Left Toxic Wasteland Until Indigenous Tribe Brought it Back to Life
March 30, 2026 07:00 AM EDT
Good News Network.
There is now enough good grassland in the Quapaw Nation to run a herd of 400 cattle on a rotational basis, as well as bison.
Oklahoma
Indigenous women's historic roles in governance eroded by colonialism, Oklahoma speaker says
March 27, 2026 05:00 PM EDT
The Tribune-Democrat
The historic role of women in community and governance, and the work in front of women to remember what colonization has tried to make them forget, was the focus of
Oklahoma
Swiss firm builds pioneering drone lab in Osage Nation
March 27, 2026 10:23 AM EDT
Aerotime Hub
Swiss firm WindShape has opened a pioneering commercial indoor drone testing facility at Skyway Range, located on the Osage Nation Reservation, Oklahoma.
Oklahoma
Choctaw Nation purchases former Big Lots distribution center
March 25, 2026 06:07 PM EDT
KTEN
DURANT, Okla. (KTEN) — The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma has purchased the former Big Lots warehouse and adjoining land near its headquarters in Durant, tribal officials announced Wednesday.
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Supreme Court weighs in on tribal hunting, fishing rights dispute
March 25, 2026 03:34 PM EDT
KGOU Radio.
Oklahoma Supreme Court justices decided not to strike down Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s opinion, which upheld the Five Tribes’ sovereign rights to oversee wildlife management on their reservation lands.
Oregon
Governor Kotek Orders Flags Lowered - The Source - Bend, Oregon
March 31, 2026 03:17 PM EDT
The Source Weekly.
Governor Tina Kotek ordered flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff tomorrow March 31, 2026 and April 1, 2026, pursuant to the United States Flag Code, in honor of Chief Delvis Heath Sr., who passed away on March 29, 2026. This action follows the order issued today by the Tribal Council of […]
Oregon
Third round of 'No Kings' protests held in Oregon and across the nation
March 28, 2026 03:21 PM EDT
KLCC Public Radio.
Thousands of people turned out for an event in Springfield.
South Dakota
Rosebud whistleblower: red flags revealed
March 30, 2026 06:49 PM EDT
Dakota News Now
When the U.S. Attorney and South Dakota Attorney General’s Office announced fraud charges against three family members regarding grant money at the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, some tribal members say they were disappointed, but not surprised.
Texas
Comanche Nation looks to return to Texas - Fredericksburg Standard
March 25, 2026 04:14 PM EDT
Fredericksburg Standard Radio, Inc.
Ideas floated for partnership with area that has one of few unbroken pact with Native tribes
Utah
Navajo Nation inks deal with Utah looking to keep filmmaking within Monument Valley and beyond
March 31, 2026 10:19 AM EDT
KJZZ
Navajos refer to Monument Valley as Tsé Bii’ Ndzisgaii, which essentially means “the streaks that go around in the rocks.” If you ever take a road trip there, you’ll see why this legendary landscape is so much more than just a movie set.
Utah
Voices: Celeste Maloy's bill is a profound deprivation of the Shivwits' rights
March 26, 2026 08:05 AM EDT
The Salt Lake Tribune
“Maloy should pull her sponsorship and allow the Shivwits to decide for themselves whether to relinquish jurisdiction over their reservation to the State of Utah,” writes retired attorney Patricia O’Rorke in an op-ed.
Virginia
State historical marker to be revealed in King William to highlight Indigenous perseverance
March 31, 2026 10:04 AM EDT
WRIC ABC 8 News.
A new state historical marker set to be dedicated in King William County this weekend will highlight Indigenous perseverance against a century-old Virginia law, according to Department of Historic …
Washington
Key Trump agency unleashes probe on blue state over potential race-based mortgage aid: 'DEI is dead'
March 26, 2026 07:00 AM EDT
WFMD Radio.
HUD has opened a fair housing investigation into Washington state’s Covenant Homeownership Program, arguing public materials suggest the aid may unlawfully rely on race-based eligibility requirements.
Wisconsin
Wisconsin on verge of legalizing online sports betting, with tribal backing
March 30, 2026 12:40 PM EDT
Esports.net
Wisconsin lawmakers have approved legislation to legalize online sports betting. It now needs just one signature.
Wisconsin
Potawatomi CEO Urges Gov. Evers to Legalize Sports Betting
March 30, 2026 09:47 AM EDT
WisPolitics.com
Potawatomi Casino & Hotel CEO urges Gov. Tony Evers to legalize online sports betting operated through Wisconsin's tribes. The bill, which has bipartisan support, faces potential lawsuit over its constitutionality.
Wisconsin
8 of 11 Wisconsin tribes urge Evers to approve online sports betting
March 26, 2026 06:02 AM EDT
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Eight of Wisconsin's 11 tribes urged Gov. Tony Evers to sign an online sports betting bill, but it's unclear where the remaining three stand.
