Apr 25, 2022
UPDATE 4/25: LD 1626 has passed the Legislature and has been assigned to the Special Appropriations table to await final action. THE ISSUELD 1626 is a bill to restore tribal self-governance to the Wabanaki tribes in Maine. In March, a majority of the Judiciary...
Feb 12, 2022
QUICK TAKELegislators will hold a public hearing at 9 am Tuesday, Feb. 15 on LD 1626, a bill to restore the inherent right of the Wabanaki tribes in Maine to self-govern within their respective territories in accordance with the same federal laws that generally govern...
Oct 6, 2021
What is LD 1626? Why do tribes in Maine support it? Why should I ask my legislators to pass it? We answer these and other questions in our LD 1626 Frequently Asked Questions below. You can also download a PDF of the FAQ to print HERE. What would LD 1626 do? The...
Oct 4, 2021
When the Maine Legislature reconvenes in January 2022, work will continue on LD 1626, a bill to protect Wabanaki rights by restoring tribal self-governance to tribes in Maine. A public hearing on the bill will be held next session, but now is a great time to contact...
Oct 3, 2021
Conversations with legislators, friends, family, and neighbors offer an important opportunity to share why LD 1626 is needed and how it will benefit Maine. We’ve compiled a few compelling reasons to support this legislation that you can use in discussions, letters to...
Sep 30, 2021
Support for LD 1626 comes from every county in Maine, from people of all political parties, from rural and urban communities, from elected officials in local, state, and national government, and from the more than 90 nonprofit, faith-based, and racial and social...
