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Compromise bill on tribal courts wins committee support

Compromise bill on tribal courts wins committee support
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Committee approves bill expanding rights of Maine tribes to prosecute crimes

The bill, a pared down version of a larger tribal sovereignty bill, would give Wabanaki Nation tribes greater authority to prosecute crimes that occur on tribal lands.

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Maine tribal sovereignty bill may be pared down

Self-determination and self-governance would bring benefits to both tribal and non-tribal communities in the state, a tribal official said.

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With LD 2007, Maine can recognize Wabanaki self-determination

“This has never been about getting special rights or taking anything away from the state. This is about parity with other tribes and being good partners with the state.”

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Wabanaki leaders, Mills administration optimistic about deal on tribal self-governance

Wabanaki leaders, Mills administration optimistic about deal on tribal self-governance
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