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Navajo lawmakers put off vote on coal plant lease
Navajo Nation lawmakers have put off voting on a lease extension for a coal-fired power plant over concerns about water use, pollution, the federal government's role in the power plant and a negotiating team that didn't include any of the lawmakers.
Arizona tribe orders probe into Loop 202 signatures
The Gila River Indian Community Tribal Council wants a police probe into Loop 202 freeway signatures.
Navajo Nation erases $22M budget deficit
The Navajo Nation has erased what once was a more than $22 million budget deficit.
Fraud allegations may hurt Navajo bonding ability
Navajo Nation officials hit with a civil lawsuit alleging they used tribal money as personal slush funds and mismanaged outside funding are concerned that the complaint could impact their ability to access the capital market for a long list of unfinished projects.
Judge dismisses charges against Navajo president
Navajo President Ben Shelly has been cleared of fraud, conspiracy and theft charges stemming from an investigation of discretionary funding.
Navajos pass law limiting police access to land
Navajo lawmakers have passed legislation prohibiting non-tribal officers from searching or arresting American Indian suspects on the reservation absent a cross-commission agreement.
Navajo Tribal Council to stay at 24 members
FLAGSTAFF - Navajo lawmakers voted down a measure Dec. 22 that would have increased the Tribal Council from 24 members to 88.
Navajo president’s re-election bid contested
A Navajo presidential hopeful has filed an expected challenge to tribal President Joe Shirley's bid for a third consecutive term and contends he's breaking the law on term limits.
Navajo politics turn sour over move to cut council
FLAGSTAFF - An ongoing political battle pitting the president of the vast Navajo Nation against the majority of the tribal council has left ordinary Navajos concerned that the politicians have become too engrossed in petty fights to do the work they were elected to do.
Navajo lawmakers place tribal president on leave
The Navajo Nation Council on Oct. 26 placed the tribe's president on administrative leave, pending an investigation into allegations of ethical, civil or criminal involvement with two companies that operated on the reservation.
Navajo lawmakers approve green jobs commission
WINDOW ROCK - Navajo Nation lawmakers have voted to create a commission to support green jobs on the reservation where half of the work force is unemployed.
