Politics

A shout-out to Council delegates

Posted by Rima Krisst | Jan 2, 2020 | Columns, Politics |

Navajo Nation Council delegates get bashed a lot, so I thought I’d take a moment to say how much I appreciate their good traits.

Council overrides veto on NTUA’s debt ceiling

Posted by Arlyssa Becenti | Dec 26, 2019 | News, Politics |

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority will have its debt ceiling increased from $500 million to $1.5 billion after the Navajo Nation Council voted to override President Jonathan Nez’s veto during last Thursday’s special session.

Council considers NTUA veto override

Posted by Arlyssa Becenti | Dec 12, 2019 | Politics |

President Jonathan Nez vetoed Navajo Tribal Utility Authority’s resolution to increase its debt ceiling from $500 million to $1.5 billion, but there is legislation pending for an override.

‘The people’s house’: Legislative branch celebrates first tree lighting

Posted by Rima Krisst | Dec 12, 2019 | Community, Politics |

On Tuesday evening luminarias lined the Navajo Nation Council Chamber and a tall, beautifully decorated tree, sourced from the Chuska Mountains, lit up the outside entry way.