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131st Maine Legislature Scorecard Released
The Wabanaki Alliance has released its legislative scorecard for the 131st session of the Maine State Legislature, an analysis and compilation of votes on Wabanaki-related bills tracked by the organization as part of the alliance’s commitment to educating the people of Maine on issues of tribal sovereignty. Learn more and check your legislators’ ratings in our House and Senate Scorecards.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day: October 14, 2024
The Wabanaki Alliance prepared a series of videos in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2024, the fifth anniversary of this holiday being recognized by Maine law. Watch the videos here.
Wabanaki Alliance Hires Penobscot Ambassador Maulian Bryant as Executive Director
The Wabanaki Alliance has hired Penobscot Nation Ambassador Maulian Bryant as the next Executive Director of the organization. She succeeds John Dieffenbacher Krall who will retire at the end of 2024.
Wabanaki Alliance Endorsements for 2024 Legislative Campaigns
The Wabanaki Alliance has endorsed Democrat and Republican legislators and candidates in advance of the 2024 general election in November. See the full list here.
Wabanaki Alliance Executive Director John Dieffenbacher-Krall to Retire
Wabanaki Alliance Executive Director John Dieffenbacher-Krall, who has served in the role since 2021, is set to retire at the end of 2024.
Wabanaki Alliance Endorses Candidates in Republican and Democratic Legislative Primaries
The Wabanaki Alliance has endorsed four legislative candidates in two State Senate and two State Representative seats.
Alliance Priority Bill LD 2007 Signed into Law
Gov. Mills has signed LD 2007 into law. The legislation reflects many of the criminal justice elements from the 2019-2020 bipartisan Task Force on Changes to the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Implementing Act.
Maine House Passes LD 2007 Wabanaki Sovereignty Bill
The Maine House passed LD 2007 with bipartisan support. This amended bill would modernize several important provisions of the 1980 Maine Implementing Act and is based on five consensus recommendations pertaining to criminal jurisdiction.
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