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WASHINGTON D.C. — As part of the efforts to secure the borders and close the national trade deficit, President Donald Trump announced a series of tariffs on numerous trade partners in the leadup to and after last year’s election. They were proposed as a way to get other countries to tighten border security and clamp...Politics
New tariffs affect goods from Mexico, Canda, China
WASHINGTON D.C. — As part of the efforts to secure the borders and close the national trade deficit, President Donald Trump announced a series of tariffs on numerous trade partners in the leadup to and after last year’s election. They were proposed as a way to get other countries to tighten border security and clamp...RDC demands transparency in broadband infrastructure costs, funding
SANDERS, Ariz. — The Resources and Development Committee convened Jan. 24 to address concerns regarding the financial accountability of the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority and its broadband infrastructure projects. Delegates Brenda Jesus, Casey Allen Johnson, Shawna Ann Claw, and Otto Tso raised critical questions about the costs, funding allocations, and oversight of broadband initiatives, particularly those supported by federal pandemic relief funds.Chairwoman Jesus called for a comprehensive cost analysis and a detailed financial spreadsheet from NTUA within 30 days. She also requested clarification on NTUA’s agreements with broadband providers, such as Verizon and AT&T...
Navajo Nation Council urges New Mexico governor to appoint Navajo citizen to House District 6 vacancy
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The 25th Navajo Nation Council unanimously passed emergency legislation Jan. 28 urging New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to appoint a Navajo citizen to fill the vacant seat in New Mexico’s House District 6. Legislation 0008-25, sponsored by Speaker Crystalyne Curley and co-sponsored and presented by Council Delegate Amber Kanazbah Crotty, seeks to address the vacancy left by the passing of former Rep. Eliseo Lee Alcon, who served for 16 years in the New Mexico State Legislature.
“House District 6 is home to a large and vibrant Navajo population, and it is vital that their voices are meaningfully represented in the state legislature,” Curley said...
Navajo Nation Council approves legislation to strengthen Emergency Medical Services
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The 25th Navajo Nation Council unanimously approved Legislation 0250-24, the Navajo Department of Emergency Medical Service’s schedule of fees Jan. 28, ensuring that the EMS program is equipped to provide critical life-saving care and maintain a sustainable system for emergency medical responses.“Our goal is to protect and improve the health and safety of our communities,” Dr. Andy Nez, sponsor of the legislation, said. “This action ensures that our EMS program has the resources it needs to deliver high-quality emergency medical services to every corner of the Navajo Nation. The revenue generated from this fee schedule will directly support critical...
Trump signs executive order barring transgender people from military service
President Donald Trump signed four executive orders pertaining to the military Jan. 27, including one barring transgender people from enlisting and serving openly and another cracking down on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the armed services.The order pertaining to transgender military service, titled "Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness," reinstates a policy from Trump's first term and rescinds an order by former President Joe Biden that allowed trans people to enlist and permitted already enlisted trans service members to receive coverage for transition-related medical care.
"It is the policy of the U.S. Government to establish high standards for troop...
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