Maine Legislature votes to expand sovereignty for Native American tribes

Native American tribes in Maine took a step toward greater sovereignty as the state Legislature voted to let most federal laws apply to Wabanaki tribes, putting them on the same footing as other federally recognized tribes across the country. Both the Maine House and Senate approved the bill with enough support to overcome a potential veto of the bill.

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