Press Releases for September 2009

Sept 30, 2009 - Navajo Nation President Joe Shirley, Jr., stands with Hopi Tribe in opposition to environmental groups’ interference in sovereignty

Sept 30, 2009 - Navajo Nation President Joe Shirley, Jr., issues statement on Environmental Appeals Board decision to remand Desert Rock permit

Sept 30, 2009 - Navajo President Joe Shirley, Jr., says carbon capture sequestration further indicates that Desert Rock will be world leader in clean power

Sept 24, 2009 - Navajo Council entertains idea of $60 million loan to build public safety facilities, hear report from Fire Rock Navajo Casino

Sept 23, 2009 - Navajo President Joe Shirley, Jr., praises public safety, judicial staff work to obtain $74 million in Recovery Act funds for jails

Sept 21, 2009 - Shonto Chapter celebrate 10 years of being LGA certified

Sept 21, 2009 - Public Safety Committee applauds Recovery Act Grants for Navajo jails

Sept 17, 2009 - NDOH Director Award Receives A National Impact Award

Sept 16, 2009 - TCDC to certify the Nazlini Chapter CLUP Manual

Sept 16, 2009 - Speaker Morgan congratulates Nazlini Chapter for certification of its Community-based Land Use Plan

Sept 16, 2009 - Speaker Morgan welcomes Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs Larry EchoHawk to the Navajo Nation

Sept 15, 2009 - Speaker Morgan clamps down on discretionary fund assistance program, request internal audit

Sept 14, 2009 - Navajo President Joe Shirley, Jr., welcomes Ariz. Gov. Jan Brewer to sign Diné College compact to provide $17.5 million over 10 years

Sept 12, 2009 - Navajo leaders sign 10-year compact with Gov. Jan Brewer, Diné College will continue receiving $1.75 million per year

Sept 11, 2009 - Navajo Council approves compact with State of Arizona to secure needed dollars for Dine' College

Sept 10, 2009 - Navajo Council approves FY 2010 comprehensive budget

Sept 9, 2009 - Speaker Morgan congratulates Black Mesa Chapter, recipient of Leadership in Renewable Energy Award

Sept 2, 2009 - Navajo President Joe Shirley, Jr., says vote now goes to people following Navajo Supreme Court order to deny reconsideration

Sept 2, 2009 - Navajo Nation Supreme Court-Order Denying Reconsideration