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Wyoming House shoots down LGBT anti‑discrimination bill
The House on Tuesday voted 33-to-26 to reject the bill that would have prohibited discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. It had already cleared the Wyoming state Senate.
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Walmart speaks out against Arkansas anti-gay law – after veto deadline passes
Walmart Stores Inc. said late Monday it opposes a new law in its home state of Arkansas to ban cities and counties from expanding anti-discrimination protections to include sexual orientation and gender identity.
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No veto from Arkansas governor on bill banning LGBT discrimination laws
Arkansas on Monday banned local governments from expanding anti-discrimination protections to include sexual orientation and gender identity, becoming the second state to adopt a measure opponents call a thinly-veiled move to discriminate against LGBT people.
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Wyoming House panel advances bill to ban LGBT discrimination
A bill that would ban discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity has cleared a critical committee hearing and now heads for a vote in the full Wyoming House of Representatives.
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Bill to protect LGBT rights, religious freedom in Utah may not happen this year
A Utah lawmaker leading negotiations on a bill that would protect both LGBT and religious rights says the parties may not be able to reach a deal this year.
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Missouri Senate panel hears testimony on LGBT-inclusive non-discrimination act
A Missouri Senate panel met Wednesday to consider the Missouri Nondiscrimination Act, which would bar discrimination in the state based on sexual orientation and gender identity in housing, employment and public accommodation.
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Arkansas lawmaker’s gay brother speaks out on bill to ban LGBT rights ordinances
The openly gay brother of an Arkansas state lawmaker is speaking out over his brother’s vote in favor of a bill that would prohibit LGBT-inclusive non-discrimination ordinances local municipalities.
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North Dakota Senate approves LGBT‑inclusive anti-discrimination bill
North Dakota’s Republican-led Senate has narrowly approved a bill to ban discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. The Senate voted 25-22 on Tuesday to send the legislation to the state House.
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Attempts fail to bring tabled LGBT rights bills to Montana Senate, House floors
Democrats on Monday tried unsuccessfully to “blast” four tabled bills to the Senate and House floors, including one that would ban discrimination against LGBT Montanans.
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Hundreds rally at Kansas Statehouse to protest end of LGBT protections
Hundreds of people chanted and held signs Saturday at the Kansas Statehouse in a Valentine’s Day protest against GOP Gov. Sam Brownback’s decision to end legal protections against discrimination for LGBT workers in state government.