Summer Squeeze: Regulatory Promises, Uniform Guidance, and the Orange Book Revival

The Orange Brief, NAFOA's new podcast, is back with a full episode. NAFOA Executive Director Cory Blankenship breaks down the latest policy fights and wins shaping Tribal economies from this summer.In this episode, learn about NAFOA's advocacy on the Tribal Regulatory Reform Implementation Act of 2026, what OMB's proposed changes to the Uniform Guidance could mean for Tribal programs, and what's ahead at the next Treasury Tribal Advisory Committee meeting. The episode also features an interview from NAFOA's Leading People executive leadership program at Harvard Business School, and updates on the long-awaited return of the Orange Book.Credits: Host: Cory Blankenship, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Executive Director, NAFOAFlute: Miwese Greenwood, Otoe-Missouria Ponca and Chickasaw TribesShaker: Cory Blankenship, Eastern Band of Cherokee IndiansEpisode Editing & Mix: Jason Moriarty Theme Song Production: Jason Moriarty