By ROSELYNN YAZZIE
Office of Public Affairs
FORT HALL — Because of the ongoing federal government shutdown, and in accordance with the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes’ contingency plan to maintain the consistent delivery of essential services, the Tribes are preparing for a reduction in work hours for some Tribal government staff.

Essential government service departments will continue to operate without disruption. However, essential government support services, as well as departments funded by the general fund and indirect costs, will see a reduction in hours.

Currently, certain staff hours have been reduced by 10 percent. If the shutdown continues into the next weeks, that reduction may increase to 20 percent. Currently, the Tribes direct departments to stagger staff to continue operations to their best ability. (cont.)

From OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
FORT HALL — The Fort Hall Business is alarmed that the U.S. Congress's inaction has forced the government shutdown to continue, putting vital programs in jeopardy.

For the first time, families who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will see delays in their benefits until the Federal government reopens, or if in the unlikely event a compromise is reached before October 31. (cont.)

From OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
FORT HALL — The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes confirm that Daniel Stone has submitted his resignation as Executive Director, effective October 28.

The Fort Hall Business Council has accepted his resignation and has appointed Executive Deputy Director Tino Batt to serve as Interim Executive Director until the hiring process is finalized. (cont.)

FORT HALL — In preparation for the 45th distribution, Tribal finance and Enrollment are asking tribal members of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes to adhere to the following deadlines.  

The deadline for direct deposit submissions and cancellations is due by Monday, November 3 to the Finance Department located within the Tribal Business Center. Finance does not accept any information via email, forms may be picked up at the Finance Office in room 415 and can be submitted from Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or mailed to SBT- Finance P.O. Box 684, Fort Hall, Idaho 83203. (cont.)

By LIZZIE BOYD
Sho-Ban News
FORT HALL — Shoshone-Bannock Tribal member Felicia Hernandez was hired back in July as the Business Development Executive under the Tribal Enterprises Business Development Department.

The position works to strengthen the economic growth for both the Tribal Section 17 Corporations, Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Enterprises Corporation (SBTEC) and the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Agri-Business Corporation (SBABC).

Hernandez graduated from Idaho State University with a bachelor’s in business administration in Management. She also holds certifications in Human Resources and Hospitality. She worked for the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes for the last 15 years in numerous management positions for the Enterprise Corporation and the Casino Hotel.  (cont.)