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Rural Arizona schools will receive funding to make up for significant budgetary shortfalls.

Jul 1, 2013 4:56PM

Rural, Native American Arizona schools secure $15 million

Schools in rural Arizona counties - including Navajo and Apache counties - will receive $15 million in funding from the Science Foundation Arizona over the next three years. More…

A new proposal in Colorado is designed to protect rural communities from the effects of gas and oil drilling.

Jan 3, 2013 9:56PM

Colorado plans to implement new oil and gas drilling regulations More…

While the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and other federal agencies continue to help fund programs to benefit rural communities, Congress recently failed to pass a more comprehensive Food, Farm and Jobs bill, leaving many areas without funds to help improve community facilities.

Oct 2, 2012 4:07PM

Vilsack addresses failure to update Farm Bill More…

Navajo Nation Abandoned Mine Land Department head Madeline Roanhorse recently requested the government to keep AML funds intact and continue to assist Navajo people financially.

Jan 5, 2012 2:55PM

Navajo Nation representative urges government to maintain funds for tribe More…

According to BLM, the revised agreement encourages officials to consult with Native American tribes in order to effectively consider the impact land management decisions regarding historic preservation have on them. This agreement is particularly concerned with the disposition of historic sites with traditional religious and cultural significance to tribes, as well as the effect on natural resources relevant to tribes.

Dec 27, 2011 10:52AM

Land management agreement emphasizes tribal importance More…

The board's creation is being undertaken in accordance with the Keepseagle settlement and addresses concerns raised in that case. The lawsuit alleged that USDA's Farm Loan Program discriminated against Native American farmers and Ranchers because of the method of its operation.

Dec 12, 2011 5:14PM

Advisory board to examine USDA programs More…

Many are concerned about legislation that might halt water access, for local economies.

Oct 7, 2011 9:18PM

Arizona redistricting may create rural river district More…

 

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