Savannah Peters

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

Latest Stories (167)

Global production of wheat, corn declining, increasing hunger risk

Jul 12, 2022
Due largely to the war in Ukraine, supplies will be tight in coming months. That translates into higher prices for those commodities.
Due to port blockages, Ukrainian farmers can’t get shipments of wheat and sunflower seeds out of the country.
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Supreme Court decision creates uncertainty for businesses operating in Indian Country

Jul 4, 2022
States can now prosecute crimes allegedly committed by non-Natives on tribal land. Legal experts say that threatens tribal sovereignty.
The Supreme Court ruled recently that states can prosecute crimes allegedly committed by non-Natives on tribal land.
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How tribal lands became abortion-care deserts, and why they won't fill new gaps in access

Jun 30, 2022
Those suggesting that reservations could serve as havens for abortion care are missing crucial context, experts say.
Abortion access is already limited on tribal lands by the Hyde Amendment. Above, an exam room in an Illinois abortion clinic on June 27.
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More severe hurricane seasons bring higher costs

May 27, 2022
Storms are becoming more frequent and covering new ground. At the same time, mitigation efforts are getting more expensive
As oceans warm, storms get more severe.
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With helium in short supply, scientists are worried

May 26, 2022
Disruptions at helium processing plants have left a number of industries competing for a limited supply: healthcare, tech and manufacturing to name a few.
Even the U.S. weather service is cutting down on weather balloon use to preserve helium.
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Summit seeks to help tribes recover from pandemic woes

May 25, 2022
COVID shut down industries Native communities relied on. The Reservation Economic Summit is exploring alternative revenue streams.
The Reservation Economic Summit is being held in Las Vegas. Native American-run casinos have suffered financially, leading to discussions about strengthening tribal economies.
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Double whammy: Credit card debt grows as interest rates rise

May 9, 2022
Americans have a $860 billion credit card balance, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
After paying down credit card debt for the past few years, Americans have gone back to high spending.
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Native vendors deal with rising costs as they return to powwow trail

May 6, 2022
Artists who make their living at powwows have had a tough few years. Post-quarantine, they face high expenses for travel and materials.
For Native American artists, making and selling art and jewelry have become more expensive, and many customers have less to spend.
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What a dip in productivity tells us about the economy

May 5, 2022
For one thing, it's not helpful in the fight against inflation.
"Productivity is an escape hatch for inflation," said Sarah House, an economist at Wells Fargo.
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Will tuition waivers make universities more accessible to Indigenous students?

May 2, 2022
The University of California is the latest public land grant university system to waive tuition for some Native American students. But tuition costs are just one financial barrier that keeps Indigenous people from getting degrees.
Starting this fall, tuition will be waved for students enrolled in the University of California system who are citizens of federally recognized tribes. Above, an aerial view of UCLA.
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