Maine gay marriage law heads to November ballot after 100K voters sign petition for referendumSeptember 2nd, 2009 Fate of Maine gay marriage law in hands of votersAUGUSTA, Maine — The governor of Maine has signed a formal proclamation putting the state's gay marriage law up for a vote in November. Gov. John Baldacci signed the measure Wednesday after election officials verified that gay marriage foes had reached the threshold of petitions necessary to put the law on the ballot.
Maine gay marriage opponents submit petitions to force referendum on state's law-in-waitingJuly 31st, 2009 Maine gay marriage opponents submit challengesAUGUSTA, Maine — Gay marriage opponents hoping to derail Maine's new law before it can take effect submitted petitions Friday that they said contain more than enough signatures to force a people's veto referendum. Leaders of the Stand for Marriage campaign delivered a stack of cartons holding petitions with more than 100,000 signatures to the Secretary of State's office, which has until Sept.
Maine gay marriage foes get enough signatures to block law, put it to statewide voteJuly 8th, 2009 Gay marriage foes reach signature goal in MainePORTLAND, Maine — Gay marriage foes in Maine say they've collected enough signatures to stop a new law from going into effect and to force a statewide vote. Mark Mutty from the Stand for Marriage Maine coalition said Wednesday it took four weeks to gather the more than 55,000 signatures necessary to put gay marriage to a vote.
Maine gay marriage opponents hire firm that led successful California Proposition 8 proposalJune 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.
Maine gay marriage opponents hire California firm that led Prop 8 proposalJune 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.
New law will reach out to homeless youth, runaways in MaineJune 11th, 2009 Maine Homeless youths helped by lawAUGUSTA, Maine — State services to help homeless youths and runaways in Maine will be bolstered under a bill that's been signed into law. Gov. John Baldacci yesterday marked enactment of the bill with its sponsors.
New Hampshire legislators approve gay marriage; governor says he'll sign billJune 3rd, 2009 New Hampshire Legislature approves gay marriageCONCORD, N.H. — New Hampshire legislators approved a measure Wednesday that would make the state the sixth to allow gay marriage, and Gov.
New Hampshire legislators advance gay marriage bill; fate now hinges on HouseJune 3rd, 2009 New Hampshire Legislature advances gay marriageCONCORD, N.H. — The New Hampshire Senate has passed revised gay marriage legislation and sent it to the House.
New England gay marriage advocates hit roadblock in heavy Catholic Rhode IslandMay 9th, 2009 Gay marriage effort stalls in heavily Catholic RIPROVIDENCE, R.I. — Gay marriage could soon become the law of the land across New England — except in Rhode Island.
NH moves a step closer to allowing gay marriage with state Senate voteApril 30th, 2009 NH moves a step closer to allowing gay marriageCONCORD, N.H. — New Hampshire is a step closer to allowing gay marriage after a state Senate vote.
Miss California goes to Washington, plans to campaign against gay marriageApril 30th, 2009 Miss California to campaign against gay marriageNEW YORK — The reigning Miss California has gone to Washington to help launch a campaign opposing same-sex marriage. Carrie Prejean told NBC's "Today" show Thursday that she'll be working with the National Organization for Marriage to "protect traditional marriages."
The 21-year-old says that marriage is "something that is very dear to my heart" and she's in Washington to help save it.
Judiciary Committee gives gay marriage bill strong vote of supportApril 28th, 2009 Maine panel endorses gay marriagesAUGUSTA, Maine — A same-sex marriage bill is going to the Maine Senate and House with a strong committee endorsement. Eleven of the 14 Judiciary Committee members voted Tuesday to pass the bill, while two voted against it and one proposed sending it to voters in a November referendum.
Connecticut lawmakers vote to update same-sex marriage law; governor expected to signApril 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.
As dominoes fall throughout New England, Maine gets its turnApril 22nd, 2009 Hottest ticket in town: Maine gay marriage debateAUGUSTA, Maine — A legislative hearing to extend gay marriage to another New England state — Maine — created traffic jams Wednesday as thousands of residents converged on a civic arena to air their views. Gay marriage supporters hoping to build on momentum in the region arrived wearing red, and they gave a standing ovation to the bill's sponsor, Sen.
As gay-marriage dominoes fall throughout New England, Maine gets its turnApril 22nd, 2009 Maine's marriage debate turns deeply religiousAUGUSTA, Maine — A legislative hearing to extend gay marriage to Maine took on the atmosphere of a religious revival Wednesday as ministers made impassioned speeches for and against the bill before thousands of cheering spectators packed into a civic arena. Gay couples also took turns pleading for recognition of their partnerships, while opponents warned that state sanctioning of same-sex marriages would fracture a basic building block of society.
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