BEN NIGHTHORSE CONSULTANTS, INC.
Lobbying for INDIAN GAMING ASSOCIATION · Tribal Advocacy and Economic Development
Continuing educational efforts toward members and staff regarding Tribal Sovereignty and Government-to-Government relationships the United States and Tribal governments.
Continuing educational efforts toward members and staff regarding Tribal Gaming.
Continuing educational efforts toward members and staff regarding Tribal Government issues that, while similar to many state and local government issues, are unique due to the lack of taxation authority to address these issues.
Continuing educational efforts toward members and staff, many of which have had very little contact with American Indian Tribes. We provide historical context regarding Tribes and Tribal Government structure and constraints, then work cooperatively to identify solutions.
American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes and Villages have among them, many of the poorest counties in America. Economic Development is of great importance and although Tribal Gaming has been successful in many areas, it does not work for many Tribes. Therefore, we work cooperatively with the federal legislative branch to identify resources that can be brought to bear to advance economic development in Indian Country.
We work with senate staff to identify any potential legislation that may affect Tribal taxation.