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8a Programs Defended in the US Senate.

February 20, 2026. U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, led an oversight hearing titled: “Economic Self-Determination in Action: Examining the Small Business Administration Native 8(a) Program.” During the hearing, Chairman Murkowski

MDARD Announces Detection of Bovine Tuberculosis-Positive Herd in Charlevoix County.

February 20, 2026.LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is reporting a case of bovine tuberculosis (TB) in a dairy herd from Charlevoix County, located west of Michigan’s Modified Accredited

Tribal Member Volunteers needed to Monitor Michigan’s Lakes.

February 20, 2026. EGLE and MiCorps announce in-person and online opportunities for volunteer lake monitors.The Michigan Clean Water Corps (MiCorps), a network of volunteer monitoring programs that collect and share surface water quality data statewide, is

MDHHS and MDARD urge residents to use caution when buying and using pesticides.

February 18,2026. Lansing, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) are warning residents to avoid purchasing unregistered pesticides containing dichlorvos (DDVP), including brand

Sault Tribe Board February 17 Meeting.

February 17, 2026. Video of all Feb. 17 meetings.The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors held a regular meeting

Sault Tribe Member testifies at hearing on Justice and Safety for US First Nations Children.

February 9, 2026. U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, convened a legislative hearing to examine Title II of her draft legislation, the Native Children’s Commission Implementation Act. The bill aims