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PublishedOctober 17, 2023
Tribal chief ousted as Gov. Mills awaits word on meeting with Native American leaders
The ouster happened as leaders of 4 tribes consider whether to meet the governor next month at the Blaine House for the first Tribal-State Summit spelled out in recent legislation.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2022
Electoral protections advance but tribal sovereignty provision left out of massive federal bill
The omnibus spending bill must pass the Senate and House to become law before the new Congress convenes on Jan. 4.
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PublishedDecember 8, 2022
Harvard study finds sovereignty constraints on Maine tribes caused them enormous economic damage
The Harvard Kennedy School study found Maine tribes' economies grew by only 9 percent since 1989, far below the U.S. tribal average of 61 percent.
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PublishedJuly 14, 2022
Rep. Golden’s bill to expand rights of Maine tribes passes U.S. House
Gov. Janet Mills opposes the measure by her fellow Democrat to automatically include Maine’s tribes in any new federal Indian laws.
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PublishedApril 29, 2022
Two people arrested and charged with murder in death of Washington County woman
Police arrested Donnell Dana and Kailie Brackett during a traffic stop on Rt. 190. Each is charged with murder in the death of Kimberly Neptune.
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PublishedApril 25, 2022
Passamaquoddy tribal leaders, Maine’s top lawman discuss slaying
Tribal officials meet with Department of Public Safety Commissioner Michael Sauschuck to coordinate an investigation into the slaying of Kim Neptune.
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PublishedApril 21, 2022
Gov. Mills signs bill to give Passamaquoddy Tribe access to cleaner drinking water
Mills had threatened to veto the initial version, citing concerns over jurisdictional issues that would have given the tribe more control over its drinking water source.
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PublishedApril 15, 2022
Maine House advances bill to legalize sports betting
The bill would grant Maine's tribes with exclusive rights to operate all mobile sports betting in the state, while casino operators would be allowed to conduct in-person sports betting.
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PublishedApril 14, 2022
Maine House advances historic bill to restore tribes’ sovereignty
The bill, which faces opposition from Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, passed 81-55 and now goes to the Senate.
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PublishedApril 12, 2022
Passamaquoddy clean water bill gets strong bipartisan support
The Mills administration has expressed concern about the scope of the bill, which appears to have enough support to overcome a possible veto.
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