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Navajo Nation Council appropriates approximately $148 Million for construction, renovation of senior centers

Navajo Nation Council passes legislation to amend tobacco tax to include nicotine, electronic smoking products

Sponsored by Delegate Carl Slater, the legislation is designed to deter tobacco use, support cessation, particularly among Diné youth, and is projected to result in long-term healthcare cost savings for the Navajo Nation.
“Every dollar that goes into the treatment of preventable diseases caused by nicotine addiction is a dollar that could be spent on other healthcare needs," Slater said. "With a very constrained fiscal situation in our healthcare...
Vice President Montoya provides the State of the Navajo Nation Address

For the third time since being elected by the Navajo people, Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren failed to appear before the Council to provide the State of the Navajo Nation Address.
Under the powers and authorities of the President outlined in the Navajo Nation Code, the President is required to report quarterly to the Council during each regular session.
Nygren sent a letter notifying the Council of...
Navajo Nation Council approves amendment to expand Fiscal Recovery Fund usage for bathroom renovations/upgrades

The amendment permits the reallocation of FRF funds under Section 11 to support bathroom renovation projects that may include repairs or improvements to existing bathrooms, addressing critical improvement repairs such as ADA accessibility upgrades...
Navajo Nation Council approves emergency funding for 2024 General Election

The legislation addresses urgent budget shortfalls, aiming to ensure operational readiness for the Nov. 5 general election, along with related activities planned for early 2025. The funding will go toward staffing, voter registration updates, accessibility, and logistical support at polling sites across the Navajo Nation.
Council Delegate Otto Tso, who sponsored the legislation, highlighted the significance of the funding in maintaining the integrity of...
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