Legislature takes few steps toward Wabanaki sovereignty during Gov. Mills’ final session

By: Emma Davis

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: April 15, 2026

Words: 660

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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The Maine Legislature backed some tax benefits for the Wabanaki Nations and the creation of a task force — narrow steps compared to the bills’ initially far more ambitious aims to fully restore sovereignty to the four tribes, walked back after opposition from Gov. Janet Mills.

One bill would create additional tax exemptions for tribal members, which drew objections from some Republicans. The other would create a task force to assess the Wabanaki Nations’ access …

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