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Legal Roundtable: Gay Marriage, Drones, Contraception, Etc.

Alex Heuer, Mary Edwards and Don Marsh — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 22:39:09 +0000

The U.S. Supreme Court, last week, heard arguments on two gay rights cases which may produce landmark rulings.

The Missouri legislature is considering banning the use of drones by journalists while the University of Missouri Journalism School is teaching students how to use them.

And, Missouri’s contraception exception law is no more – at least for now.

Those and other topics were discussed as part of our monthly legal roundtable.

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Ill. Senate Votes To Lift State Ban On Same-Sex Marriage

The Associated Press, Kelsey Proud and Illinois Public Radio — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:37:06 +0000

Will be updated.

The Illinois Senate has voted to legalize same-sex marriage, advancing a proposal that would make the state the 10th in the nation allowing same-sex couples to wed.

In a 34-21 vote Thursday, lawmakers approved a measure to lift a state ban on same-sex marriage. The bill now moves to the House, where Democrats also hold a majority.

Same-Sex Marriage Bill Advances In Illinois

WBEZ — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 22:41:10 +0000

Reporting by WBEZ's Tony Arnold.

The bill that would legalize same-sex marriage in Illinois is advancing.

For the second time in a month - the Senate Executive Committee approved the legalization of same-sex marriage along party lines.

Lawmakers tried to pass a similar bill before the end of session last month - but failed to get the necessary support.

Missourians For Equality Hold Petition Kickoff To Change State Nondiscrimination Policy

Erin Williams — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 21:42:40 +0000

The gay and lesbian community is pushing to be included in a state law to protect against discrimination. The nonpartisan political action committee Missourians for Equality is kicking off its statewide petition drive in several areas across

Will Illinois Become The 10th State To Legalize Gay Marriage?

Illinois Public Radio and The Associated Press — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 12:13:42 +0000

Updated 5:49 p.m.

The Associated Press reports that the bill has cleared the Senate committee and will head to the full Senate for a vote.

It is not clear when that vote will take place.

Updated 4:51 p.m. with information on start of hearing. Will be updated.

A Senate committee has started considering a landmark bill that could make Illinois the 10th state in the nation to legalize same-sex marriage.

Hundreds of people have submitted comments for and against the measure.