The Governor of the US State of Maine has signed legislation to approved same-sex marriage, after previously suggesting his mind was not made up on the issue. "I have followed closely the debate on this issue," said Governor Baldacci. "I have listened to both sides, as they have presented their arguments during the public hearing and on the floor of the Maine Senate and the House of Representatives. I have read many of the notes and letters sent to my office, and I have weighed my decision carefully. "I did not come to this decision lightly or in haste." The new law with take effect on 1 September, when Maine will become the forth State of America to allow gay marriage, after Connecticut, Iowa and Massachusetts. Vermont's same-sex marriage law will be the next one to come into effect, on 14 September. New Hampshire, New York and New Jersey are now also considering legislation to permit gay marriage.
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First published: Thursday, 7th May 2009 - 10:13am