The cost of gay marriage in Vermont
(Montpelier, Vermont) Papers filed with the Vermont Secretary of State’s office show that same-sex marriage advocates spent more than $228,000 in the three months before the legislature overrode Gov. Jim Douglas’ veto of a marriage bill.
Lobby groups are required to submit financial disclosure forms to the state. The forms cover …
Vermont marriage hearings begin
2000: State was first to pass civil unions; Legislative leaders want bill adopted by May.
Vermont marriage hearings begin
2000: State was first to pass civil unions; Legislative leaders want bill adopted by May.
Vermont Dems pledge gay marriage bill passage
(Montpelier, Vermont) The state leaders of the House and Senate have announced they will begin work on passing a marriage equality bill when the Legislature returns March 16.
At a joint news conference at the State House Senate President Pro Tempore Peter Shumlin (D) and Speaker of the House Shap Smith …
