1. Conference: Agenda Now Available for #NAFOAFall25
The agenda is now live, and registration is open for NAFOA’s 2025 Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference, being held September 22-23, 2025, at the Hilton Portland Downtown.
Get ready for two full days of insightful breakout sessions and impactful general sessions—all focused on the key issues shaping Indian Country. We’re bringing high-quality education, meaningful conversations, and community together in Portland.
Check out the agenda to learn more about what’s in store!
Please be aware that the complete agenda for the conference will go live approximately 8 weeks prior to the event date.
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2. Policy: House and Senate Advance FY 2026 Interior Appropriations Act
Last week, the House and Senate appropriations committees held markup sessions for the FY 2026 Interior Appropriations Act, with both including significant federal investment in Tribal programs, though differing in total funding levels and strategic emphasis. The House bill provides a total discretionary allocation of $37.971 billion with notable increases including a 39% boost to Tribal Public Safety and Justice programs ($771.84 million), while the Senate version, which passed with a 26-2 vote, allocates $41.45 billion with $12 billion specifically designated for Tribal programs across the Department of Interior and Indian Health Service (IHS).
Continue Reading NAFOA’s Policy Report >>
3. Webinar: Writing a Public Comment, Aspen Policy Academy
In this Writing a Public Comment instructional webinar, participants will be introduced to a framework for writing effective public comments, which are essential tools that regulators are required to rely upon before making significant policy changes. Any individual or organization is welcome to submit comments on how proposals for regulations and other policies could impact them or the communities they care about, so learning to participate in this process is a great way to make an impact on government policies. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of what public comments are, how they are used, and strategies for crafting your own public comment to achieve policy change!
Source: Aspen Institute
4. Must Read: OBBB, Gaming and Taxes: What Do Tribal Casino Leaders Need to Know?
The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act, President Trump’s major tax and spending cuts bill that he signed on July 4, makes significant changes to the tax code. Among these are new rules that directly affect the casino gaming industry.
This article explores these regulatory shifts in greater detail, including potential impacts to your casino and what you should do to prepare your business for when they take effect.
Source: WIPFLI LLP
5. Job Opportunity: Chief Executive Officer of Chukchansi Sovereign Enterprises, Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians
Chukchansi Sovereign Enterprises (CSE) is a federal corporation chartered by the United States under Section 17 of the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934, 48 Stat. 984, on behalf of the Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians, a federally recognized Indian Tribe. The Chief Executive Officer oversees the corporation and its subdivisions to ensure compliance with applicable tribal, federal, and state laws and ensure profitability. The CEO also works with the CSE board of directors to pursue other business and investment opportunities to benefit the Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians.
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