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Proposed change in Minn. gay marriage bill could encourage GOP support
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The leader of the group lobbying to legalize same-sex marriage in Minnesota said Wednesday he supports a proposed change to the bill that could make it easier for Republicans to support.
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Minnesota appears poised to be next state to legalize same-sex marriage
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota appears poised to legalize same-sex marriage, as the Democratic speaker of the state House said Tuesday that a marriage equality bill endorsed by the governor and likely to pass in the state Senate also now has enough backing in his chamber.
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UPDATED: Marriage equality bill on the move again at Minn. state capitol
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The second-to-last week of Minnesota’s legislative session started Monday with attention growing around the definition of marriage, as the bill to open it up to same-sex couples headed into what could be a pivotal week at the Capitol.
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LGBT ally, marriage equality advocate Chris Kluwe cut by Minnesota Vikings
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe, an outspoken ally and supporter of same-sex marriage, said Monday he has been released by the team.
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Another previously undecided Minn. lawmaker says he’ll support marriage equality bill
ST. PAUL, Minn. — A Democratic state representative, who’s also a Lutheran pastor, says he’ll vote to legalize same-sex marriage in Minnesota.
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Minn. House panel to review impact of marriage bill on state’s general fund
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The bill to make same-sex marriage legal in Minnesota is getting a last-minute committee hearing in the Minnesota House.
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Undecided lawmakers take opposite sides on Minn. marriage equality bill
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Two freshman Democratic state representatives from socially conservative districts took opposite sides in their support for legalizing same-sex marriage in Minnesota, the latest among undecided lawmakers weighing their personal feelings against their political future.
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Former GOP lawmaker, Iraq war veteran featured in Minn. gay marriage ads
Building off the growing momentum across Minnesota to extend the freedom to marry to same-sex couples in 2013, Minnesotans United on Tuesday announced the release of a new broadcast television ad featuring former Minnesota State Representative, Republican, and Iraq War veteran John Kriesel.
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With R.I. a done deal, focus shifts to gay marriage bills in six other states
With Rhode Island poised to become the 10th state to legalize same-sex marriage following a key vote in the state’s General Assembly scheduled for Thursday, supporters of marriage equality are shifting their focus to other states.
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Conservative lobbying group pushes Republicans to back same-sex marriage
ST. PAUL, Minn. — A national group of prominent GOP donors that supports same-sex marriage is pouring new money into lobbying efforts to get Republican lawmakers to vote to make it legal.