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Maine Morning Star - The Maine Legislature backed some tax benefits for the Wabanaki Nations and the creation of a task force — narrow steps compared to the bills’ initially far more ambitious aims to fully restore sovereignty to the four tribes, walked back after opposition from Gov. Janet Mills.
One bill would create additional tax exemptions for tribal members, which drew objections from some Republicans. The other would create a task force to assess the Wabanaki Nations’ access to beneficial federal laws, as it is currently limited.
The Maine House of Representatives and Senate enacted both bills on Tuesday, setting them on a likely path to become law with the governor already on board.