Lawmakers aim to expand domestic partnerships

Wed, Jan 30th 2008, 13:10

http://blog.oregonlive.com/politics/2008/01/lawmakers_aim_to_expand_domest.html

OLYMPIA - After Washington enacted a law in July 2007 that gave same-sex couples legal recognition, more than 3,300 couples from all parts of the state registered as domestic partners.

In hearings Tuesday in the state's Legislature, several of those couples voiced support for a bill that would expand that law to give same-sex couples the same rights that married couples have in divorces, property, estates, taxes, and guardianships.

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Lowe helps Gainesville pass non-discrimination ordinance

Wed, Jan 30th 2008, 08:53

Out commissioner Craig Lowe joins fellow city commissioners in protecting the rights of transgender citizens.

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Gusciora bills to improve municipal court system advance

Tue, Jan 29th 2008, 09:23

The New Jersey Assembly's Judiciary Committee released three bills sponsored by out Assemblyman Reed Gusciora, which will greatly improve the efficiency of municipal courts by helping municipal prosecutors more effectively carry out their assignments. 

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Pereira endorsed by Jewish Herald-Voice

Tue, Jan 29th 2008, 09:19

The Jewish Herald-Voice has endorsed Pereira's candidacy as Judge for the 190th Civil District Court of Harris County.

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Vermont Lawmaker Does Double Duty As Comic

Mon, Jan 28th 2008, 13:28

Rep. Jason Lorber does stand-up comedy when he's not legislating.

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