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Proposed legislation to remove Navajo Council Speaker Naize

Navajo Nation Council Speaker Johnny Naize is facing removal by the Council. Today, Council Delegate Alton Shepherd announced in a press release that he is sponsoring legislation to remove Naize. “Since taking office, I have respected Speaker Naize as a colleague, as a leader and as speaker of the Navajo Nation Council,” Shepherd stated. “However, given […]

Could Navajo Council session tomorrow switch from $220 million loan to criminal charges

By Marley Shebala Dine’ Resources & Information Center WINDOW ROCK, ARIZ. – The Navajo Nation Council is having a special session tomorrow, Dec. 10, to finish up action on proposed legislation that approves the tribal government to enter into an agreement with financial institutions for a $220 million bond, which is basically a loan. But […]