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OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 13: State Sen. Ed Murray, an openly gay legislator speaks before Washington State Governor Chris Gregoire signs marriage equality legislation February 13, 2012 at the state capitol in Olympia, Washington. Washington state... View Photo »
My first reaction, as a practicing Catholic, is that this is very hurtful
Thank you to that younger generation and my two daughters." The governor presided at a ceremony in Olympia, joined by legislative leaders and the longtime same-sex partners of such lawmakers as Sen. Ed Murray and Reps. Jamie Pedersen and Laurie Jinkins.
Fourteen years after that "lonely moment," Sen. Ed Murray stood in the wings as lawmakers approved his bill allowing gay and lesbian couples to marry. Gay marriage supporters say they're seeing gains With momentum building in several states to give...
Ed Murray, D-Seattle, wants to implement a capital gains tax to help fund education. He wants to increase taxes on beer and cigarettes as well as a temporary sales tax increase. We all know how permanent a temporary tax is. Washington lawmakers want to...
OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 13: State Sen. , Ed Murray, center, partner Michael Shiosaki, left, and State Rep. Jaime Petersen applaud before Washington State Governor Chris Gregoire signs marriage equality legislation February 13, 2012 at the state... View Photo »
The sales tax is immediate
“It’s a huge fight that’s ahead of us to preserve our rights, and I will be there,” said Matthew Shrader, a 25-year-old from Olympia who attended the signing. “Celebrate today, defend tomorrow.” Celebrate, they did. Rep. Jamie Pedersen and Sen. Ed...
The law takes effect June 7, but opponents are already mounting challenges on multiple fronts. (Elaine Thompson / AP) Supporters cheer as Gov. Chris Gregoire speaks before signing into... Rep. Maureen Walsh, R-Walla Walla, center, playfully throws her...
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OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 13: State Sen. , Ed Murray, center, partner Michael Shiosaki, left, and State Rep. Jaime Petersen applaud before Washington State Governor Chris Gregoire signs marriage equality legislation February 13, 2012 at the state capitol in Olympia, Washington. ...
View Photo »OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 13: State Sen. Ed Murray, left, and Washington State Governor Chris Gregoire share a laugh before the governor signed marriage equality legislation February 13, 2012 at the state capitol in Olympia, Washington. Washington state is the seventh state to...
View Photo »Washington state Senator Ed Murray (L) and Gov. Chris Gregoire listen from the wings as the state house debates a bill that would legalize gay marriage in the state, in Olympia, Washington February 8, 2012.
View Photo »Washington State Senator Ed Murray (L) is congratulated by Republican Rep. Maureen Walsh after the State House of Representatives passed a bill endorsing gay marriage in the state, in Olympia February 8, 2012. Walsh was a co-sponsor of the bill.
View Photo »Washington State Senator Ed Murray (L) congratulates Rep. Jamie Pederson (C) as Gov. Chris Gregoire looks on after the State House of Representatives passed a bill endorsing gay marriage in the state in Olympia February 8, 2012.
View Photo »(L-R) Washington State Senator Ed Murray, Senator Lisa Brown, Governor Chris Gregoire and Rep. Jamie Pederson wave to the gallery after the State House of Representatives passed a bill endorsing gay marriage in the state in Olympia, Washington February 8, 2012.
View Photo »Gov. Chris Gregoire, right, looks on at a House floor debate on gay marriage with Sen. Ed Murray, left, D-Seattle, and Sen. Lisa Brown, D-Spokane, from the wings Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, in Olympia, Wash. Lawmakers are poised to legalize gay marriage in Washington state, which would...
View Photo »OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 13: State Rep. Jaime Petersen hugs State Sen. Ed Murray, both openly gay legislators during a bill signing ceremony at which Washington State Governor Chris Gregoire signed the marriage equality legislation February 13, 2012 at the state capitol in...
View Photo »Sen. Ed Murray, D-Seattle, left, and his partner Michael Shiosaka wave at spectators in the upper gallery as Rep. Joe McDermott looks on after the Washington state Senate voted for a proposal to legalize same-sex marriage Wednesday evening, Feb. 1, 2012, in Olympia, Wash. The measure...
View Photo »Sen. Ed Murray, D-Seattle, left, and his partner Michael Shiosaka wave at spectators in the upper gallery after the Senate voted for a proposal to legalize same-sex marriage Wednesday evening, Feb. 1, 2012, in Olympia, Wash. The measure now moves to the House, which has enough votes to...
View Photo »Gov. Chris Gregoire, right, applauds with Rep. Jaimie Pedersen, second right, and Michael Shiosaka, partner of Rep. Ed Murray, left, after a Washington state Senate vote to legalize same-sex marriage Wednesday evening, Feb. 1, 2012, in Olympia, Wash. The measure now moves to the House,...
View Photo »Gov. Chris Gregoire, right, looks on at a Senate debate to legalize same-sex marriage with Rep. Jaimie Pedersen, second right, and Michael Shiosaka, partner of Rep. Ed Murray, left, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, in Olympia, Wash. The state Senate is set to vote Wednesday night on a proposal...
View Photo »Sen. Ed Murray, D-Seattle, left, and his partner Michael Shiosaka smile as they address a news conference Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, in Olympia, Wash. The state Senate is set to vote Wednesday night on a proposal to legalize same-sex marriage in Washington state. If passed by the Senate,...
View Photo »Washington Governor Chris Gregoire (R) and state Senator Ed Murray (WA-D) congratulate each other after the state House of Representatives passed a bill endorsing gay marriage in the state, in Olympia February 8, 2012.
View Photo »Sen. Ed Murray, D-Seattle, sitting center at right, sits with his long-time partner, Michael Shiosaki at his right, as they testify, Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash. , during a Senate committee hearing on proposed legislation that would legalize same-sex marriage in...
View Photo »Sen. Lisa Brown, D-Spokane, right, embraces Sen. Ed Murray, D-Seattle, after the Senate voted for a proposal to legalize same-sex marriage Wednesday evening, Feb. 1, 2012, in Olympia, Wash. The measure now moves to the House, which has enough votes to pass the bill. Democratic Gov. ...
View Photo »Jane Abbott Lighty left, greets Sen. Ed Murray, D-Seattle, Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash. , after hearing the news that Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen, D-Camano Island, had announced her support for legalizing gay marriage, all but ensuring that Washington will...
View Photo »Gov. Chris Gregoire motions Sen. Ed Murray over to embrace him after the Washington state Senate voted for a proposal to legalize same-sex marriage Wednesday evening, Feb. 1, 2012, in Olympia, Wash. The measure now moves to the House, which has enough votes to pass the bill. Gregoire...
View Photo »FILE - In this Jan. 4, 2012 photo, Rep. Ed Murray, D-Seattle, and Rep. Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, applaud as Gov. Chris Gregoire speaks at a news conference where she said that she wants Washington to become the seventh state in the nation to make gay marriage legal in Olympia, Wash. ...
View Photo »Washington state Governor Chris Gregoire announces her support for legislation that would legalize gay marriage in the state, in Olympia, Washington, in this January 4, 2012 file photo. Washington State Democratic Senator Ed Murray said January 23, 2012 supporters had secured the 25...
View Photo »Bride and groom figurines are on display on wedding cakes at Cake and Art bakery in West Hollywood, California in this June 4, 2008 file photo. Washington State Democratic Senator Ed Murray said on January 23, 2012 that supporters had secured the 25 votes needed to pass the measure,...
View Photo »OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 13: State Sen. , Ed Murray, center, partner Michael Shiosaki, left, and State Rep. Jaime Petersen applaud before Washington State Governor Chris Gregoire signs marriage equality legislation February 13, 2012 at the state capitol in Olympia, Washington. ...
View Photo »My first reaction, as a practicing Catholic, is that this is very hurtful
The sales tax is immediate
I think many are worried about rewarding bad behavior
I'm very concerned about any state resources ... being used for what basically appears to be a bailout
