Vt. lesbian couple fight DOMA, deportation

A lesbian couple in Vermont has been thrust into the national spotlight. They are legally married here, but not at the federal level. Now one of them is considered an illegal immigrant and is facing deportation. ...

WCAX • Feb 22, 2012

NH panel to vote on gay marriage repeal bill

A House panel votes Tuesday whether to recommend repealing New Hampshire's gay marriage law and replacing it with civil unions for any unmarried adults including relatives....

WCAX • Oct 24, 2011

Lawmakers gear up for gay marriage override vote

The Senate has passed the bill by a wide enough margin to get the two-thirds support needed to override a gubernatorial veto. But the House as of late last week was a handful of votes shy of the two-thirds majority. Supporters and opponents of gay marriage were expected to spend the weekend calling and e-mailing lawmakers in hopes of persuading them to vote one way or the other....

WCAX • Apr 5, 2009

Douglas to Veto Gay Marriage Bill

The move puts the pressure squarely on the House. It can override a governor's veto with a two-thirds majority. Speaker Smith says he works closely with Progressives and Republicans, but since gay marriage is such a personal decision, not all about political parties, he's not sure he has the votes. House Judiciary chairman Bill Lippert-- himself openly gay-- held back tears over his frustration. ...

WCAX • Mar 26, 2009