New Hampshire Lawmaker Pushes For Marriage Equality

“State Rep. Jim Splaine, D-Portsmouth, submitted a bill asking that civil unions, which are currently recognized by the state, be changed to allow marriage. State Rep. Paul McEachern, D-Portsmouth, is co-sponsoring the bill. Read more

California: Lawmakers To Press For Repeal of Prop 8

In the latest sign the battle over marriage equality is far from over, the Legislature’s gay and lesbian caucus and Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg today introduced a resolution opposing Proposition 8. Read more

Vermont Lawmaker to Introduce Marriage Equality Bill

Vermont state Sen. John Campbell says he’s going to introduce a marriage equality bill when the Legislature convenes in January. Read more

Oregon: Out Rep. Tina Kotek New Deputy Majority Whip

Now does Oregon not only have a bisexual Secretary of State, former Senate Majority Leader Kate Brown — Openly gay Rep. Tina Kotek (D - Portland) was chosen as Deputy Minority Whip in the Oregon House. Read more

Massachusetts: 1913 Law Could Be Repealed Tuesday in Senate

A Massachusetts law from 1913 that prevents out-of-state couples from marrying in the Bay State if their marriage would be considered void in their state of residence may soon be repealed. Read more