Politics & Government
Ellison Praises Passage of Gay Marriage Bill
'Today, I'm prouder than ever to call Minnesota home,' the 5th District congressman said.
Fifth district Rep. Keith Ellison applauded Minnesota for becoming the 12th state in the country to legalize same-sex marriage.
The Democratic congressman released the following statement Tuesday shortly after Gov. Mark Dayton signed the bill into law:
Today, I’m prouder than ever to call Minnesota home. Last fall, the people of Minnesota stood against discrimination for loving, same-sex couples. Our representatives in the state responded.
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Today is a great day for those who know love makes a marriage. Once again, equality has found a home in Minnesota.
The law will take affect Aug. 1.
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