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Group sues, alleges slow mail disenfranchises rural, tribal voters
A disparity in mail deliveries is at the heart of a federal voting rights complaint filed August 26 by Native American voting rights organization Four Directions that alleges that voters on the Navajo Nation don’t have the same access to the ballot as non-Native voters in other parts of Arizona.
Utilities must commit to invest in communities in move from coal
The rapidly changing energy landscape makes it critical for the burdens of fossil fuel workers and communities to be assessed in all utility planning, so that we aren’t left behind, once again. The Arizona Corporation Commission has the chance now to ask Arizona Public Service to be accountable to all the communities its actions impact, including our Diné communities.
Tourists enter reopened Grand Canyon despite virus concerns
Tourists appeared ready to roam Grand Canyon National Park again after it partially reopened Friday, despite objections from Navajo officials and others that it could hurt efforts to control the coronavirus.
Vouchers help Native American students climb ‘the ladder’
I am not saying that every family should use an ESA or that every child should be in a private school. What I am saying is that having no choice but to be in a public-school setting is no choice at all.
Navajo Nation needs no school vouchers or meddling of any kind
The fact that some non-Native politicians at the state Capitol are taking it upon themselves to change the laws around tribal nations and tribal education for Indigenous students is unnecessary, unwelcome and frankly uninformed.
Senate committee passes bill to add restrictions to recall elections
A Senate panel voted Thursday to erect some new hurdles in the path of those seeking to recall state and local elected officials.
Hoffman to push ban on English-only learning, expects voucher fight
The Arizona schools chief expects to have the same impact for the 2020 legislative session as last year, but she’s preparing for at least one education fight she considers as a distraction to the bigger picture.
Republican proposes rural tribes keep portion of state sales tax
Two lawmakers are proposing to let at least several Native American tribes keep some of the taxes generated from sales on reservations.
Stories from Arizona classrooms tell us what’s at stake
In 2020, we must see to it that our committed educators and passionate students have the resources and support they need to be successful.
Navajo Nation threatens AG with lawsuit over elections procedures
The Navajo Nation is threatening a new lawsuit against the state over changes demanded by Attorney General Mark Brnovich to a proposed election procedures manual.
Proposed law takes away elections manual changes from SOS
A veteran state lawmaker is seeking to trim the wings of the secretary of state, at least when it comes to enacting procedures for conducting elections.
Tribal leaders: Arizona law makes it hard for Native Americans to vote
Changes to election laws and polling place closures since 2013 have had a disproportionately negative impact on members of federally recognized tribes in Arizona, tribal leaders and voting rights advocates told a Congressional subcommittee Tuesday morning.
