Abstract In 2011, the revenue shortages of the past several years and Tea Party ideology largely drove the legislative session in Arizona. This budget report examines the broader context in which decisions were made and concludes with an overview of financial issues facing the state.

This article examines Navajo Indian representation on the governing boards of six county governments in Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. External pressures, especially decisions by the federal government, have encouraged increased Navajo representation and changes in county policies that benefit...