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Maine House fails to override Mills' veto of crucial tribal rights bill despite massive support for measure

Despite hundreds and hundreds of people lining the halls of the State House in strong support of the Wabanaki nations, the Maine House on Thursday failed to muster the votes to overturn Gov. Janet Mills’ veto of a far-reaching tribal rights measure in a significant setback for efforts to reinforce Indigenous sovereignty. Lawmakers were voting

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Maine House, Senate Pass Landmark Legislation to Include Wabanaki in Federal Indian Laws

The Maine House and Senate voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday evening to pass legislation to allow the Wabanaki to access past and future federal laws meant to benefit Indigenous nations, a monumental step forward for a campaign to reinforce tribal sovereignty that came despite staunch opposition from Gov. Janet Mills. 

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