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Gila River Water Management Article
The Akimel O’otham (Pima) are well-known for their innovation and industriousness when it comes to water management in the desert. Prior to European contact, they – and their…
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AIPI Policy Brief: The Music Modernization Act and its Impact on Tribal Interests
The Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act (MMA) became Public Law 115-264 on October 11, 2018. Title II of the MMA carries important Tribal implications for…
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AIPI Policy Article: Indigenous Legislators in Congress and Arizona
The November 6, 2018 election was historically significant for Indigenous candidates and voters. More than 100 candidates of Native American descent ran for public office…
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AIPI Policy Review: Barriers and Challenges for Tribal Access to Broadband Internet
According to the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) 2018 Broadband Deployment Report, an estimated 35 percent of residents of Tribal landsi lacked access to broadband…
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GAO Report on High-Speed Internet Access Programs on Tribal Land
High-speed Internet service is viewed as a critical component of the nation’s infrastructure and an economic driver, particularly to remote tribal communities. However, in…
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Tenth Broadband Progress Notice of Inquiry
Tenth Broadband Progress Notice of Inquiry GN Docket No. 14-126 Inquiry concerning the deployment of advanced telecommunications capability to all Americans in a reasonable…
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WC Docket No. 13-184 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) E-Rate Modernization Proposal
WC Docket No. 13-184 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) E-Rate Modernization Proposal 7th Report and Order Modernizing the E-Rate Program for Schools and Libraries …
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Impending FCC ruling on: Protecting and Promoting the Open Internet
Impending FCC ruling on: Protecting and Promoting the Open Internet GN Docket No. 14-28 FCC 14-61 Adopted: May 15, 2014 Released May, 15, 2014 Comment Date: July 15…
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Native Language Immersion Student Achievement Act
Native Language Immersion Student Achievement Act S. 1948 and H.R. 4214 (identical) To promote the academic achievement of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native…
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Explainer: BEAD Challenge Process: AZ BEAD Program Update
On March 1, 2024, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) initiated Arizona’s challenge process as required by the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program (BEAD). The…
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Policy Explainer: Digital Equity Act Programs Update
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Bipartisan Infrastructure Law or BIL) created several new programs to expand broadband access. The BIL established the Broadband…
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Overview: Tribal Eligibility in the Digital Equity Act Grant Programs
Despite many advancements in broadband connectivity over the past three years, Native American communities still lack critical internet infrastructure development to…