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Sokaogon Chippewa chairman Robert VanZile called Tuesday for state lawmakers to take further action in addressing health concerns that disproportionately affect Native Americans.

The leader of a northeastern Wisconsin tribe has implored lawmakers to do more to address tribal concerns about pollution, health care and violence against Native American women. Robert VanZile, chairman of the Sokaogon Chippewa Community, delivered the annual State of the Tribes address to a joint session of the Wisconsin Legislature on Tuesday. He implored the Republican-controlled Legislature to expand Medicaid and address a lack of access to emergency services on tribal lands. VanZile also a...

MADISON, Wis. — Following the 2023 State of the Tribes address, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “Wisc

The leader of a northeastern Wisconsin tribe has implored lawmakers to do more to address tribal concerns about pollution, health care and violence against Native American women. Robert VanZile, chairman

MADISON – Today, Chairman Robert VanZile of the Sokaogon Chippewa Community delivered the 19th annual State of the Tribes Address at the Wisconsin State Capit

A new sign is now greeting drivers as they come into Mole Lake on Highway 55.It’s part of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s effort to honor Native American communities by having highway signs in both English and a tribe’s native language.

WASHINGTON — The halls of the Department of the Interior were abuzz with conversations and laughter before the beginning of the 10th annual White House Tribal Nations Summit, and the

Some 300 tribal leaders are in the nation’s capital for the 2022 White House Tribal Nations Summit

Some 300 tribal leaders are in the nation’s capital for the 2022 White House Tribal Nations Summit.

But in March 2020, they were forced to close as COVID-19 swept the state. That meant hundreds of millions of dollars for tribal health care, education, and social services evaporated as casino revenues slowed or stopped. Casinos in our area are mostly open again, but things aren’t like they were before. And it could be years before revenues recover. Table games at Mole Lake Casino remain closed for safety. Credit Ben Meyer/WXPR Many casinos were at least partially open again by June 2020, but...