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Welcome to the ASU American Indian Policy Institute's Official Blog. The purpose of this blog is to provide an immediate way to get vital information out to Tribal Nations, to provide a more interactive space for information to get out to those working with Native Nations and to provide a more personal space for stories related. This is an educational space. Therefore, all writing is done by AIPI staff, will be vetted by leadership, and will have links or documentation to support concepts, ideas, and topics. If you have any concerns or suggestions about the blog please contact us directly.

Broadband

Overview: Tribal Eligibility in the Digital Equity Act Grant Programs

August 28, 2024 / EJ John

Despite many advancements in broadband connectivity over the past three years, Native American communities still lack critical internet…

Broadband Digital Divide Tribal Digital Sovereignty

Explainer

At the intersection of Law & Policy in Indian Education

July 23, 2024 / Brooke Curleyhair

Intro In the governance and regulation of society, law and policy play distinct yet essential roles. While both maintain order and guide behavior,…

Education Policy

Explainer

Unrelenting Litigation? The Supreme Court’s Overruling of Chevron in Loper Bright Enterprises & Relentless, Inc. and What’s Next for Tribes

July 8, 2024 / Tim Evans

The decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo. is just as impactful as the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, its ruling…

Indian Country Legislation Governance Sovereignty

Explainer

Policy Explainer: Digital Equity Act Programs Update

June 24, 2024 / EJ John

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Bipartisan Infrastructure Law or BIL) created several new programs to expand broadband access. The BIL…

Broadband Digital Divide Legislation

Call to Action

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to create the Missing and Endangered Persons (MEP) alert code for the Emergency Alert System (EAS).

June 14, 2024 / EJ John

On March 14, 2024, The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to create the Missing and Endangered Persons (…

Indian Country Governance

Legislation

Reauthorization of H.R. 7888 carries substantial implications for Tribal Sovereignty

April 17, 2024 / EJ John

Earlier this month, H.R. 7888 was introduced to reauthorize the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA). This bill includes an amendment…

Legislation Indian Country