The United States is facing a poverty crisis. Over 40 million Americans live below the federal poverty line and are unable to consistently put food on the table without government assistance.[1] As income inequality worsens and low-income families feel an increasing strain on their pockets, further government intervention may be needed to help families make more money and put food … Continue Reading →

In 1975, Congress passed the Indian Self-Determination and Tribal Self-Governance Act which allowed federally recognized Indian tribes to enter into 638 contracts with the Department of Interior to administer programs, functions, services, and activities normally overseen by the aforementioned department.[1] In the 2018 Farm Bill, Congress expanded this contracting authority to the Forest Service, enabling federally recognized tribes to perform projects … Continue Reading →