New Jersey State Senate

Gay Marriage Vote Puts Heat On Christie

AP | GEOFF MULVIHILL | Posted 04.14.2012

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TRENTON, N.J. — In a move that supporters called a civil rights milestone, New Jersey's state Senate on Monday passed a bill to recognize same-s...

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Metro Republicans Strong-Arm Weakness, and Is it Gillibrand 2012?

John R. Bohrer | Posted 05.25.2011

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John R. Bohrer

Though the New Jersey state Supreme Court has taken progressive strides, the latest from Governor Christie this week was not an act of ideology -- it was an act of power.

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New Jersey Gay Marriage Bill One Step Closer To Senate Vote

nydailynews.com | Posted 05.25.2011

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A bill to legalize gay marriage cleared the state Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday, paving the way for a full Senate vote Thursday....

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In New Jersey, Marriage Equality Does an Economy Good

John R. Bohrer | Posted 05.25.2011

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John R. Bohrer

Marriage equality is perhaps the most painless, inexpensive way for the New Jersey legislature to grow the state economy.

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The Republican Who Might Bring Gay Marriage to Jersey

John R. Bohrer | Posted 05.25.2011

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John R. Bohrer

Contrary to popular belief, New Jersey's same sex marriage equality legislation isn't dead yet. There are five Democratic Senators voting no. That means at least three Republicans are needed to pass.

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