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Maine lawmakers fail to override governor's veto of tribal bill

The House voted 84-57 in favor of overriding Gov. Janet Mills' veto, which falls 10 votes short of the two-thirds support needed and sustains the veto.

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Maine lawmakers fail to override governor's veto of tribal bill

The House voted 84-57 in favor of overriding Gov. Janet Mills' veto, which falls 10 votes short of the two-thirds support needed and sustains the veto.

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Gov. Mills vetoes bill to extend federal laws and benefits to Maine tribes

Supporters of the bill, which passed overwhelmingly in the House and Senate, are trying to shore up support to overturn the veto next week.

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Gov. Mills vetoes bill aiming to extend more federal laws and benefits to Maine tribes

Supporters of the bill, which passed overwhelmingly in the House and Senate, are trying to shore up support to overturn the veto next week.

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Maine House overwhelmingly supports tribal bill opposed by Gov. Mills

The 100-47 vote shows strong support in the House, including among some Republicans, who would be needed to overcome a possible veto from the governor.

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House overwhelmingly supports tribal bill opposed by Gov. Mills

The 100-47 vote shows strong support in the House, including among some Republicans, who would be needed to overcome a possible veto from the governor.

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House overwhelmingly supports tribal bill opposed by Gov. Mills

The 100-47 House vote and 26-8 Senate vote show strong support among state lawmakers, including among some Republicans, who will be needed to overcome a possible veto from the governor.

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Bill aims to drop law school requirement to become licensed to practice in Maine

Rep. David Boyer of Poland is sponsoring a bill that would enable Mainers to seek experience in a law office as a prerequisite to become a lawyer.

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Bill aims to drop law school requirement to become licensed to practice in Maine

Rep. David Boyer of Poland is sponsoring a bill that would enable Mainers to seek experience in a law office as a prerequisite to become a lawyer.

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Bill aims to drop law school requirement to become licensed to practice in Maine

Rep. David Boyer of Poland is sponsoring a bill that would enable Mainers to seek experience in a law office as a prerequisite to become a lawyer.

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