California governor signs bill recognizing out-of-state gay marriages sanctioned before Prop 8

October 9th, 2009 Rendell signs Pa. budget, ends 101-day stalemateHARRISBURG, Pa.

October 6th, 2009 Same-sex marriage bill in DC appears unstoppableWASHINGTON — A bill that would allow same-sex couples to marry in the nation's capital was introduced Tuesday, a measure that even opponents acknowledged seems almost unstoppable. The bill was nearly certain to pass the D.C.

October 6th, 2009 Bill allowing same-sex marriage in DC introducedWASHINGTON — Same-sex couples would be allowed to marry in the nation's capital under a bill introduced Tuesday by a District of Columbia councilman. The bill was almost certain to pass and had been expected for some time.

September 22nd, 2009 Mass. Senate debates Kennedy successor billBOSTON — The Massachusetts Senate has begun debating a bill to let the governor name an interim replacement for the late Sen. Edward Kennedy.

September 22nd, 2009 Schwarzenegger signs bill to insure Calif. kidsSACRAMENTO, Calif.

July 17th, 2009 Calif. removed from federal gay marriage caseSANTA ANA, Calif. — A judge has agreed to remove the state of California as a defendant in a lawsuit challenging the 1996 law that prevents the U.S.

July 7th, 2009 Gay marriage bill takes effect in nation's capitalWASHINGTON — A law recognizing same-sex marriages performed in other states and countries went into effect Tuesday in the nation's capital, and a D.C. councilman said he plans to follow up with a measure that would allow gay marriage ceremonies in the district.

June 18th, 2009 Maine gay marriage foes hire Calif. Prop 8 firmPORTLAND, Maine — Gay marriage foes in Maine have hired the public relations firm that led the successful Proposition 8 proposal to overturn same-sex marriage in California, while supporters have turned to a legislative aide who led a successful campaign to retain Maine's gay rights law.

June 18th, 2009 Maine gay marriage foes to use Calif. Prop 8 firmPORTLAND, Maine — Gay marriage opponents in Maine have hired the California public relations firm that led the successful Prop 8 proposal to overturn same-sex marriage.

June 17th, 2009 Jubilation muted on Calif gay marriage anniversarySAN FRANCISCO — Jonathan Abernethy-Deppe vividly remembers the bustling city clerk's office and the happiness of fellow couples a year ago Tuesday when California began granting same-sex marriage licenses. But he and his now-husband, David, say their first anniversary won't be nearly as jubilant.

June 4th, 2009 Gay marriage bill signed into law in New HampshireCONCORD, N.H. — New Hampshire became the sixth state to legalize gay marriage Wednesday in a move that reflects the state's changing demographics from reliably Republican and conservative to younger and more liberal.

June 3rd, 2009 New Hampshire governor signs gay marriage lawCONCORD, N.H. — New Hampshire's governor has signed legislation making the state the sixth to allow gay marriage.

May 14th, 2009 Del. sports betting legislation signed into lawNEWARK, Del. — Delaware becomes the only state east of the Mississippi River to allow betting on sports after the governor signed the legislation.

May 5th, 2009 DC Council votes to recognize gay marriagesWASHINGTON — After an emotional debate, the D.C. Council has given final approval to legislation that recognizes same-sex marriages performed in other jurisdictions.

April 23rd, 2009 Conn. lawmakers pass update of gay marriage lawHARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut state lawmakers have passed a bill that updates the state's marriage laws to conform with a state court ruling allowing gay and lesbian couples to marry.