NEW HAMPSHIRE Governor will OK Civil Unions for gay couples

[Bluebear]

CONCORD, N.H. - Gov. John Lynch said Thursday he will sign legislation establishing civil unions for gay couples in New Hampshire.

"I believe it is a matter of conscience, fairness and preventing discrimination," Lynch told The Associated Press.

New Hampshire would become the fourth state to adopt civil unions, following Connecticut, Vermont and New Jersey. Massachusetts established gay marriage.

Lynch had previously declined to take a public position on civil unions, though has supported expanding health benefits to same-sex partners of state workers. He came under fire from both sides for not weighing in — especially after a delay last week of the Senate vote on the House-passed bill.

The Senate votes next week, and Lynch said he is confident the legislation will pass.

http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070419/NEWS/70419008

[Ignacio Upton]

1. That leaves Maine and Rhode Island

After that, all of New England will have some form of benefits.

[LostinVA]

2. Yay!

[Bluebear]

5. :)

[Reverend_Smitty]

3. Good for them...

I'm glad to see that the tide is turning in favor of this, at least some states are being sensible

[EFerrari]

4. Another person of conscience checks in.

:)

[Bluebear]

6. Good news for the day. nt

[swimboy]

7. That is great news.

How much better a choice and more in line with the people's representatives than Gov. Ahnold's veto!

(The problem is these activist legislators keep tryin' to legislate from the legislature! :thumbsup: )