Gov. Snyder: Michigan Will Recognize About 300 Gay Marriages
"The judge has determined that same-sex couples were legally married on that day," the governor said.
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"The judge has determined that same-sex couples were legally married on that day," the governor said.
"You could have a situation where people are allowed to get married in a state but will lose their jobs if they were to come out publicly."
Exciting, thrilled and overwhelming are the words used by April Deboer and Jayne Rowse as they described how they feel, knowing the country's highest court will decide the gay marriage issue that they helped propel.
The justices said Friday they will review an appellate ruling that upheld bans on same-sex unions in four states.
"With over 35 states permitting same sex marriage, it strengthens the argument for the proponents..."
U.S. District Judge Mark Goldsmith ruled Thursday that the unions are valid.
Lawyers for same-sex couples in Michigan, Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee have been rushing to file legal papers in time for the January conference.
The adoption of 2-year-old Rylee DeBoer-Rowse became final in Oakland County on Tuesday.
In an appeal filed Monday on behalf of Detroit-area nurses April DeBoer and Jayne Rowse, the justices are being asked to overturn a lower court ruling that upheld laws opposing same-sex marriage in Michigan, and three other states.
Breaking ranks with rulings from other federal courts, the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld gay marriage bans in four states, including Michigan.
The Hazel Park couple who challenged Michigan's ban is planning to file an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Snyder said Thursday that his obligation to "support and defend our state constitution" has no exceptions and "is not a matter of personal preference."
A lawyer for two Detroit-area nurses who challenged Michigan's ban on gay marriage says they'll next go to the U.S. Supreme Court.
A federal appeals court upheld anti-gay marriage laws in four states, breaking ranks with other courts that have considered the issue and setting up the prospect of Supreme Court review.
A lawyer urged a judge Thursday to order Michigan to recognize hundreds of same-sex marriages performed during a brief window in March.
Allowing same-sex couples to wed in Michigan would provide a humongous boost to the state's economy, according to a recently published study.
About 50 people gathered at Eliza Howell Park for the event put on by the Michigan Pastors National Coalition for Traditional Marriage.
Michigan's ban on same-sex marriage is among the several cases being heard before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in Cincinnati.
A documentary that tells the emotional and heartbreaking journey of two young men in love is screening at the Emagine Theatre in Royal Oak
The largest Presbyterian denomination in the U.S. will allow pastors to preside at gay weddings in states that recognize same-sex marriage.
Two men are suing to try to force Michigan to recognize their same-sex marriage performed in New York state.
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette suggested judges come to the same finding as the U.S. Supreme Court on Michigan's affirmative action ban.
Same-sex couples who were married hours after Michigan's ban on gay nuptials was overturned sued Gov. Rick Snyder on Monday.
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette is asking a federal appeals court to skip the usual step of first assigning the case to a three-judge panel.
Washtenaw County Sheriff's officials are searching for three suspects in an alleged hate crime.
Southfield police say their investigation into a fatal shooting at the Bloom Lounge is over, adding that a security guard who fatally shot a woman will not be charged.
Two Flint men were charged after one allegedly shot the other during an altercation inside a restroom on Mott Community College's campus.
Dylan Larkin scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the surging Detroit Red Wings beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2.
Whitmer is expected to discuss her time in office and her proposals on creating jobs, lowering costs, continuing investments in education and literacy and building housing.
Former EMU players Jalen Terry and Da'Sean Nelson and current player Carlos Hart were among the 26 people indicted this week
Temperatures drop Saturday and Sunday with a few more chances for snow.
Southfield police say their investigation into a fatal shooting at the Bloom Lounge is over, adding that a security guard who fatally shot a woman will not be charged.
Two Flint men were charged after one allegedly shot the other during an altercation inside a restroom on Mott Community College's campus.
Dylan Larkin scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the surging Detroit Red Wings beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2.
The City of Detroit's snow response plan doesn't send plows into residential streets unless 6 inches of snow or more has fallen.
The Detroit Auto Show's Charity Preview is Friday night, and CBS News Detroit is taking you there.
The North American International Auto Show in Detroit once dedicated an entire track on its coveted show floor to getting consumers comfortable with electric vehicles and charging.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
UAW Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker is suspended with pay while Ford and the UAW discuss next steps.
In a tale of two speeches, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has offered a rebuttal to President Trump's defense of his tariff policies, made just days before by the president in Detroit.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Dylan Larkin scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the surging Detroit Red Wings beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2.
As obesity rates among Americans drop and weight loss drugs lead to a slimmer society, airlines could save on fuel costs, according to a recent analysis.
Curtis International is recalling an additional 330,000 Frigidaire-brand minifridges to an existing recall after reports of the product catching fire.
A new tax deduction for senior citizens is kicking in this tax season, potentially providing bigger refunds to millions, the AARP says.
William J. Brock fatally shot the driver after wrongly assuming she was in on a plot to get $12,000 in supposed bond money for a relative, authorities said.
While the termination of these substance abuse and mental health service funds is now reversed, the 48-hour rollercoaster is creating uncertainty and distrust from organizations relying on those dollars.
The U.S. House of Representatives approved Thursday a three-year extension of subsidies for the Affordable Care Act.
Michigan health officials say only 23% of Michigan residents have received this year's influenza vaccine.
The CDC took six previously routine vaccinations off its recommendation list, but Michigan health officials suggest parents consider those immunizations anyway.
Eligible Detroit families will receive $1,500 during pregnancy, along with $500 per month for six months, for a total of $4,500 through Rx Kids.
Dylan Larkin scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the surging Detroit Red Wings beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2.
Former EMU players Jalen Terry and Da'Sean Nelson and current player Carlos Hart were among the 26 people indicted this week
A termination letter sent to ex-University of Michigan football head coach Sherrone Moore details the university's findings that resulted in Moore's firing last month.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
Jeremy Swayman stopped 24 shots for his first shutout of the season, and the Boston Bruins beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-0 on Tuesday night.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
The roundtable discusses efforts by political and corporate leaders to raise the bar and improve K-12 education with a focus on raising reading scores.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
The Justice Department announced it is investigation Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly conspiring to impede federal immigration agents.
To kick off the 2026 Detroit Auto Show, hundreds gathered downtown for the annual Charity Preview. The event benefits six organizations in the area.
Southfield police say their investigation into a fatal shooting at the Bloom Lounge is over, adding that a security guard who fatally shot a woman will not be charged.
The 2026 Detroit Auto Show kicked off its annual Charity Preview on Friday, Jan. 16.
Friday is the Detroit Auto Show's Charity Preview, and Mayor Mary Sheffield speaks one-on-one with CBS Detroit's Lauren Winfrey about the meaning behind the event and what the auto industry means to the city of Detroit.