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Janet Mills is focused on tribal sovereignty — just not in the way you think

Governor Mills supports tribal gaming but vetoed a bill restoring Wabanaki sovereignty citing risks of complex litigation and legal conflicts, despite tribal leaders' advocacy.

Summary by Portland Press Herald
Yes, the governor came out in support of tribal gaming. The 1980 Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act, however, lingers on.

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Janet Mills is focused on tribal sovereignty — just not in the way you think

Yes, the governor came out in support of tribal gaming. The 1980 Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act, however, lingers on.

·Lewiston, United States
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Portland Press Herald broke the news in Portland, United States on Friday, March 6, 2026.
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