How the Federal Budget Process Works
January 26, 2026
Table of Contents The federal budget process determines how the U.S. government raises and spends trillions of dollars each year. The process involves multiple steps,
Reopening the Federal Government: Impacts and Policy Guidance for Tribal Leaders
November 24, 2025
Date Recorded: Nov 21, 2025 Download: PowerPoint Presentation Co-hosted by: Rob Maxim (Mashpee Wampanoag) Fellow Brookings Metro Liz Malerba (Mohegan) Director of Policy & Legislative
Government Shutdown Ends; NAFOA Hosts Webinar on What Tribal Leaders Should Know
November 13, 2025
The longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history concluded late Wednesday, after 43 days, when President Trump signed legislation to reopen the government. The resolution
Impacts of Government Shutdowns and Agency Reduction in Force on Native Communities
November 6, 2025
In testimony before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (SCIA) last week, Tribal leaders and advocates detailed how the ongoing federal government shutdown and agency
Possible SSBCI Expenditure Deadline Change, Impact on Tribal Communities
October 24, 2025
Treasury Officials have proposed moving up the Tribal expenditure deadline for the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) from October 2026 to November 2025. Congress