Governor asks tribes, lawmakers to delay sovereignty bill


              Rep. John Martin, D-Eagle Lake, listens to fellow lawmakers, Monday, April 25, 2022, at the State House in Augusta, Maine. John Martin is the longest serving legislator in Maine history. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
            
              Rep. Kevin O'Connell, D-Brewer, speaks on the House floor, Monday, April 25, 2022, at the State House in Augusta, Maine. Lawmakers are meeting for an extra day of work to wrap up the the current session. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
            
              Rep. Sawin Millet, R-Waterford, right, discusses a bill with Rep. Jeffrey Hanley, R-Pittston, Monday, April 25, 2022, at the State House in Augusta, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
            
              Rep. Christopher Babbidge, D-Kennebunk, speaks on the House floor, Monday, April 25, 2022, at the State House in Augusta, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
            
              Rep. Timothy Theriault, R-China, left, talks with Rep. Kathleen Dillingham, R-Oxford, Monday, April 25, 2022, at the State House in Augusta, Maine. Lawmakers are meeting for an extra day of work before wrapping up the the current session. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
            
              Protesters concerned with tribal sovereignty laws gather at the State House, Monday, April 11, 2022, in Augusta, Maine. Maine tribes gave up some sovereignty rights to the state when they settled their land claims more than 40 years ago. They've battled ever since to regain the same rights as the nation's other tribes. The debate now begins in the Legislature. (AP Photo/David Sharp)
Governor asks tribes, lawmakers to delay sovereignty bill