Issue Position: Tribal Communities
Issue Position
Issues: Indigenous Peoples
Tina believes we must engage Minnesota's tribal communities and make sure they have the resources and support to address critical needs.
As Lt. Governor:
Hosted 11 Nations and convened the Tribal-State Opioid Summit.
Increased funding for rural broadband internet, helping business development in tribal areas.
In the Senate:
Successfully fought for a seat on the Senate Indian Affairs Committee.
Introduced a bill to help address the opioid crisis by making sure resources are available to tackle the epidemic in ways that work for tribal communities.
Supports efforts to increase security on tribal land by holding non-native people accountable when they commit crimes on tribal land.
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