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Kentucky governor makes appeal to Supreme Court in gay marriage case
The governor’s private attorneys filed the request this week, joining plaintiffs who earlier appealed a lower court ruling that upheld anti-gay marriage laws.
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Ky. Senate approves bill aimed at AG’s refusal to defend gay marriage ban
FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky Senate reacted Monday to the attorney general’s refusal to appeal a ruling allowing state recognition of same-sex marriages, passing a bill that would allow top legislative leaders to intervene in such situations.
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Judge considers whether to issue stay in Ky. same-sex marriage ruling
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A federal judge is weighing whether to allow his order requiring Kentucky to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states and countries or put the issue on hold pending an appeal by Gov. Steve Beshear.
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Ky. governor asks for delay in same-sex marriage ruling while he appeals
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear on Friday asked a federal judge to delay the effective date of his ruling allowing state recognition of same-sex marriages while he appeals the case.
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Ky. governor hires private law firm to defend same-sex marriage ban
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear signed a $100,000 contract with a private law firm from Ashland to represent him in appealing a judge’s decision allowing state recognition of same-sex marriages.
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Ky. governor to hire outside counsel to appeal same-sex marriage ruling
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear said Tuesday that the state will hire outside attorneys to appeal a decision granting legal recognition to same-sex couples married in other states and countries after the attorney general announced that he would not pursue the case further.
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Ky. National Guard now allowing benefits for married same-sex couples
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear has accepted a recommendation from the state’s adjutant general to allow spouses of gay National Guard members to apply for federal marriage benefits.
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Ky. House may override Governor’s veto of religious freedom bill
FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky state House is prepared to hold a vote Tuesday on overriding Democratic Gov. Steve Beshear’s veto of a bill that sponsors say is intended to protect the religious beliefs of Kentuckians from government intrusion.
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Kentucky governor vetoes religious freedom bill
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Steve Beshear will have to decide Friday whether to veto a bill that supporters say would give stronger legal standing in Kentucky to people who claim their religious rights are being violated.