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

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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The 25th Navajo Nation Council approved Legislation 0135-24, committing approximately $148 million from the Síhasin Fund to improve senior centers across the Navajo Nation, on Oct. 24. This historic legislation aims to enhance elder care by renovating existing facilities, ensuring ADA compliance, and...

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

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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — On Oct. 23, the 25th Navajo Nation Council unanimously supported Legislation 0145-24, a resolution that aims to amend the existing tobacco products tax and enact a new tax on electronic smoking and nicotine 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

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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — On Oct. 21, the 25th Navajo Nation Council convened for the 2024 Fall Council Session at the Council Chamber in Window Rock, Ariz., to begin receiving reports and considering legislations including the State of the Navajo Nation Address as mandated by Navajo law.

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

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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The 25th Navajo Nation Council has unanimously passed Legislation 0014-24, amending Resolution CJN-29-22 to expand the eligible uses of Fiscal Recovery Funds to include bathroom renovations, in addition to the previously authorized new bathroom additions. This move aims to enhance infrastructure in Navajo communities by making bathrooms safer, more sanitary, and compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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

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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The 25th Navajo Nation Council approved Legislation 0232-24, authorizing an emergency appropriation of over $961,000 from the Unreserved, Undesignated Fund Balance to the Navajo Election Administration on Oct. 24.

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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