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Washington State Senate

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    February 7, 2012

    Breaking News: California's Gay-Marriage Ban Ruled Unconstitutional

    A three-member panel of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has just ruled that California's ban on gay marriage is unconstitutional. The federal court said the state cannot prevent gay couples from marrying just because a majority of voters said so. The 2-1 decision is a huge victory for gay-rights ad ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 2, 2012

    Gay Marriage Law Looks Like a Done Deal; Legislative Approval Is Imminent (UPDATE: PASSED!)

    UPDATE: The Washington State Senate has passed the gay-marriage law by a 28-21 margin. The bill will now go to the House where passage is expected to come as soon as next week -- upon which Gov. Chris Gregoire will sign the measure into law.

  • Blogs

    January 12, 2012

    Gay Marriage Could Win In the State Senate

    The Washington State Senate may have the voters to approve gay marriage. According to The Associated Press, who contacted all 49 state senators, the measure to make Washington the seventh state to permit same-sex marriage is leading by a margin of 22-18.

  • Blogs

    March 3, 2011

    Washington Medical Marijuana Bill "Clearly Unconstitutional" Says UW Law Prof

    ​There is a lot for medical marijuana advocates to be excited about in Senate Bill 5073, Washington's latest medical pot legislation that was approved by the Washington State Senate last night. It offers more protections for patient employees and takes most of the state's pot dispensaries out ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 6, 2008

    ...And One Day I'm Gonna Be a Law!

    ​There is a lot for medical marijuana advocates to be excited about in Senate Bill 5073, Washington's latest medical pot legislation that was approved by the Washington State Senate last night. It offers more protections for patient employees and takes most of the state's pot dispensaries out ... More >>

  • News

    June 22, 2005

    The Longest Yard

    The passing of a gay civil rights bill is so close and yet . . . 

  • News

    June 8, 2005

    Borders et al. v. King County et al.

    A transcript of the decision by Chelan County Superior Court Judge John Bridges, June 6, 2005.

  • News

    February 26, 2003

    Guns and Butter

    State Republicans struggle with internal issues while winning budget battles.

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