Maine voters to decide on restoring tribal obligations in state constitution

The Maine Legislature is set to approve a proposal to restore language about the state's obligations to Native American tribes in the state constitution.
The language, requiring Maine to honor treaties with tribes, was removed from printed versions of the constitution in 1876.
Restoring the language aims to improve transparency about Maine's debts to tribes and recognizes their efforts for greater autonomy.
Statewide voter approval is required for the change to take effect, but no referendum date has been set yet.
The move comes as Maine plans to launch offshore wind initiatives to meet clean energy goals.