On September 3, 2025 the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) issued a new National Policy Memorandum establishing a comprehensive framework for processing Rights-of-Way applications for broadband infrastructure deployment projects on Indian trust or restricted lan
Federal policy and directive around artificial intelligence (AI) has shifted considerably in recent years. In 2023, President Biden issued EO 14110, Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence, which emphasized safety, equity, worker protections, and privacy in federal AI policy.
The American Indian Policy Institute’s Indigenous Leadership Academy (ILA) continues to highlight the journeys of its alumni through the “Where Are They Now?” series. This installment features Marcus Benally, a financial leader, mentor, and connector of people whose impact has extended across Native communities and professional networks alike.
This edition covers federal and state policy developments from April 1 to June 30, 2025, including analysis of 81 congressional bills and 399 Federal Register notices. This quarter marks the second quarter in a new presidential administration and a new Congress, the 119th, which has seen an exponential rise in executive actions, congressional hearings, and legislation with significant implications for Tribal Nations. During this quarter, the Arizona Legislature adjourned Sine Die on June 27, 2025, marking the conclusion of the Fifty-seventh Legislature's First Regular Session.
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Summary:
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently released Internet Access Services: Status as of June 20, 2024, estimating 549 million internet connections nationwide with breakdowns by technology type, speed, and state or territory.