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Navajo Nation Speaker's written report delivered during the opening day of 2025 Winter Session

Navajo Nation Council Speaker Crystalyne Curley reelected to serve her second term

"My number one priority is my people—the ones who don’t have transportation, water, utilities, and who live five miles off the highway," Curley said. "We have to think outside the box on how we can get resources and dollars to our people and into the future."
The Navajo Nation Council Chamber was filled as the Council opened the Winter Session Jan. 27. Formal proceedings included the posting of colors by the Chinle High School ROTC, the Pledge of Allegiance led by Miss Navajo 2024-2025 Ranisha C. Begay, and the National Anthem performed by...
Navajo Nation Council to convene for 2025 Winter Session

“The 25th Navajo Nation Council welcomes all visitors to the People’s House to take part in the 2025 Winter Council Session,” Crystalyne Curley, Speaker of the 25th Navajo Nation Council, said in a Jan. 24 press release. “Winter serves as a season for reflection and planning, and during this session, the Council will address key legislations that affect the well-being of our tribal members. It’s a time for unity, so we invite everyone to join us in this important legislative...
Navajo Nation Council advocates priorities with Arizona legislators

Navajo Nation Speaker Crystalyne Curley met with Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen Jan. 16 to discuss a proposal addressing dual taxation on the Navajo Nation.
“Encouraging private business development is crucial for our economy, but when entrepreneurs face dual taxation from both the Nation and the state, many choose to set up elsewhere, depriving us of revenue,” Curley explained.
She emphasized that while the Nation cannot eliminate taxes, the proposed...
Naabik’íyáti’ Committee calls on Nygren for immediate action regarding ICE raids, identification issues

The update was presented by agents from the Navajo Nation Office of Vital Records, Department of Justice, Division of Children and Family Services, and the Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission.
Navajo Nation Council Speaker Crystalyne Curley emphasized the immediate need...
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