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Broad Drop in State Unemployment
Unemployment declined in April in 40 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Rates rose in three states and remained steady in the remaining seven states. States with the highest job growth were Texas, New York and Florida. More
State Budget Update: Spring 2013
States continue to move along a familiar path of slow and steady growth as the four-year anniversary of the official end of the Great Recession approaches, according to NCSL's newly released report, “State Budget Update: Spring 2013.” More
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News and Updates
 Whether it’s precedent-setting legislation being enacted, mutual agreements being signed or more respectful relationships being pursued, tribal and state governments are increasingly identifying areas of shared interest and are creating new strategies for communication and partnership. More
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State-Tribal Collaboration
 There are many good reasons for states and tribes to strive for cooperation. States and tribes have far more in common than they have in conflict. Mutual interests include providing comprehensive services and a safe environment for their citizens, protecting the natural environment, providing jobs and sustaining healthy communities. Cooperation and mutual respect leads to positive results for both states and tribes. More
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An Issue of Sovereignty
 Many people do not understand the issue of tribal sovereignty. The essence of tribal sovereignty is the ability to govern and to protect the health, safety and welfare of tribal citizens within tribal territory. Treaties signed with European nations, and later the United States, in exchange for land guaranteed tribes continued recognition and treatment as sovereigns. More
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An Overview of the Child Welfare Act
 The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) was enacted by Congress in 1978 in response to the disproportionately high number of Indian children being removed from their homes and placed in non-Indian foster care or adoptive homes. Today, several states have passed legislation involving ICWA-related issues. More
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2010 Census
 According to the 2010 Census the population of American Indians and Alaska Natives—once numbering less than one percent of the total population—may reach two percent by 2050. The two populations increased by 1.1 million people, or 26 percent, since 2000. More
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White House Tribal Nations Conference
 For the fourth consecutive year President Obama hosted a Tribal Nations Conference with leaders representing more than 560 federally recognized tribes. Also in attendance were members of the Obama cabinet and several members of Congress. More
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