Cherokee Nation council approves $3.65 billion FY2026 comprehensive budget

Sep 3, 2025

Tribal Treasurer Janice Taylor presented a balanced FY2026 budget totaling $3.65 billion that passed by acclamation after a hearing covering revenue assumptions, capital projects, workforce changes and ARPA spend-downs.

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Cherokee Nation Tribal Council on July 31 approved the administration's fiscal year 2026 comprehensive budget after a daylong hearing that included a high-level presentation from Treasurer Janice Taylor and questions from councilors. The combined operating and capital budget totals $3,650,000,000 and was approved by acclamation.

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