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Savannah Maher

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Savannah is a reporter based out of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her reporting centers on Indigenous communities and rural economies.

Episodes by Savannah (4)

How We Survive | Season 4 | Episode 3

Rewriting the Rules

Nov 1, 2023
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How We Survive | Season 4 | Episode 2

Stolen River

Oct 25, 2023
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Mar 3, 2022
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Latest Stories (285)

New research highlights impact of SNAP benefits on rural economy

by Savannah Maher
Oct 22, 2021
The program is also shown to benefit local businesses.
New research shows that SNAP benefits can help local businesses.
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COVID-19

Were tribal government COVID relief funds fairly distributed?

by Savannah Maher
Oct 21, 2021
The American Rescue Plan earmarked $20 billion for tribal governments. But the allocation formula favored a handful of tribes.
Though the American Rescue Plan set aside more than $20 billion for tribal governments, more than half of the money was given to 30 tribal entities. Above, the bill enrollment for the American Rescue Plan before its signing ceremony in March.
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Race and Economy

Some Native-owned businesses see a boost from Indigenous Peoples' Day

by Savannah Maher
Oct 11, 2021
And for some business owners, the increased interest hasn't been limited to the holiday.
Melinda Williamson, who’s Potawatomi and lives in Kansas, started Morning Light Kombucha in 2016.
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COVID-19

Tribes plan for COVID relief spending, brace for challenges

by Savannah Maher
Jun 7, 2021
The American Rescue Plan provides $20 billion in aid, but problems with the previous CARES Act rollout have made tribes vigilant.
The American Rescue Plan includes $20 billion for tribal governments. But hitches in the aid provided by the CARES Act in 2020 prevented full and effective use of the funds.
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COVID-19

COVID-19 has closed tribal casinos and cut off other vital revenue sources

by Savannah Maher
Jun 15, 2020
Tribal leaders say COVID-19 closures have had a devastating economic effect.
The Northern Arapaho Tribe’s Wind River Hotel and Casino, located on the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming, has been closed since mid-March.
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