Weekly Twitter Update 2015–July–12
#KSCourts: Proposed Amended Rules 106, 108 re disclosure, reproduction & destruction of certain marriage records bit.ly/1HTqzxR
Nebraska Judicial Ethics Committee issues opinion stating judges cannot refuse to perform same-sex marriages 1.usa.gov/1JZ8a1T
Center for Judicial Ethics: #Nebraska issues advisory opinion on same-sex marriages ow.ly/PoMTW
#KSCourts: No #Kansas #FamilyLaw Appeals decisions were issued today (2015-July-10): bit.ly/1HkKjs0
Judge Crabtree calls for response to #Kansas motion to dismiss marriage case, due 7/16. @aclukansas @KansasEquality pic.twitter.com/CBUUI6lppZ
#KSCourts: Retired #JOCO Judge Tatum receives Community Outreach and Education Award from Kansas District Judges Assn bit.ly/1NTRGsI
Gov’s office and opponents tussle over language of religious freedom order and its impact kansas.com/news/politics-… #ksleg
#MECourts: The party seeking downward #childsupport adjustment bears the burden of proof on child’s best interests: 1.usa.gov/1dPaFIu
Gov’s office promises controversial executive order on religious freedom doesn’t extend to counties/cities kansas.com/news/politics-… #ksleg
#MECourts: Trial court has broad discretion to exclude the testimony of minor children in parenting time dispute 1.usa.gov/1INebjI
#MECourts: It is inevitable that a judge in small town will know party to divorce; that alone doesn’t require recusal 1.usa.gov/1INebjI
The governor’s office now saying his order does not apply to local government, but only units of govt. over which he has authority #ksleg
Governor’s spokeswoman says executive order does not apply to local governments. bit.ly/1CrWiG2 #ksleg
#Kansas now allowing joint tax returns for same-sex couples. #ksleg on LJWorld.com www2.ljworld.com/news/2015/jul/…
“District court judge in Kansas threatens to challenge state’s court funding bill” #ksleg on LJWorld.com www2.ljworld.com/news/2015/jul/…
#TNCourts: Although trial court failed to make specific findings, record supported its award of alimony bit.ly/1HmkhBW
#TNCourts: Simply reciting the court’s decision without supporting findings does not fulfill the court’s mandate bit.ly/1HmkhBW
Managing Anger Styles to Build Healthier Relationships psychcentral.com/blog/archives/…
State of Kansas in court filing today says gay couples can now file joint state tax returns #ksleg pic.twitter.com/xNUWPVlCaS
.@BexarGOP well done on the new HQ! @JusticeLehrmann & I can’t wait to use it next cycle! #TxGOP #tcot pic.twitter.com/z866RpGEpz
KS says in court filing that it’s now accepting joint tax returns from same-sex couples. No prior announcement #ksleg pic.twitter.com/E0WMhVktip
Inbox: Full @KansasEquality statement on Brownback order. Excerpt below #ksleg pic.twitter.com/gbm5HrQM7J
Brownback may have overstepped his legal authority in EO protecting potential discriminatory actions: bit.ly/1HQ9I0A
International Family Law in Flyover Land bit.ly/1HQ7fTO by @nancyzberg
Pending lawsuits still seeking full recognition for #MarriageEquaility in Kansas bit.ly/1LU9CF2
Kansas Chamber of Commerce warns against additional legislation to Brownback EO that would encourage discrimination bit.ly/1gpgGxB
As Gov. Sam Brownback signals intolerance his marriage directive, Gov. Jay Nixon promotes equality: bit.ly/1gpgbDt
Gov. Brownback’s overt disrespect for gay Kansans reflects badly on his office & state. @KCStar editorial kansascity.com/opinion/editor… #KSLeg
Kansas Recognizes Equal Marriage buzzfeed.com/dominicholden/…
Understanding The Avoidant Personality: 6 Ways to Cope blogs.psychcentral.com/caregivers/201…
Human Resources extends benefits to same-sex partners and families@Chandler_Boese bit.ly/1G7hYC5
Kansas governor issues Executive order saying state can’t punish religious groups over equal marriage objections wapo.st/1HMK0tZ
Sutton “unnecessarily forced [#SCOTUS] to take this case. In doing so, [he] harmed the Court as an institution.” bit.ly/1KSGzAW
.@uniformlaws Annual will consider Act on Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Domestic Violence Protection Orders bit.ly/106WJyi
#Missouri Governor and #Kansas Governor issue different orders on #marriage; one ahead of history, the other behind bit.ly/1S7vRHo
#Louisiana SCt, Hughes “troubled” by ss couple adopting child of same sex. full opinion here: bit.ly/1HM0TDd pic.twitter.com/quzg6plBEu
Some see Brownback’s response to same-sex marriage as similar to George Wallace’s response to Civil Rights kansas.com/news/politics-…#ksleg
Kansas Recognizes Same-Sex Marriages — But Not Same-Sex Tax Filings flip.it/eKcMK
New memo on why Alabama marriage license office closures are a problem: bit.ly/1glVetc #ALmarriage #lgbtsouth #alpolitics
Brownback’s executive order is more than just symbolic. Here’s a write-up on the practical impact kansas.com/news/politics-… #ksleg
This is the real kicker in the Brownback executive order. pic.twitter.com/sp2Cx3UoFx
Baylor University sexual conduct policy no longer specifically targets ‘homosexual acts’: apne.ws/1UxMVua
Brownback religious freedom order doesn’t just have to do with wedding services kansas.com/news/politics-… #ksleg
TX AG opines that country clerks and judges can refuse marriage licenses based on their claimed religious beliefs bit.ly/1HL3cbo
Updated: Brownback order shield religious orgs that contract w/ state for adoption services kansas.com/news/politics-… #ksleg
Brownback issues executive order seeking to encourage resistance to equal marriage (quoting @RonaldWNelson): bit.ly/1HKYLgR
Jay Nixon congratulates same-sex couples; Sam Brownback regards them as a threat, from @bshelly kansascity.com/opinion/opn-co… #ksleg #moleg
Pointed out by ACLU: Brownback order only protects orgs OPPOSED to same-sex marriage. No protection for those in support #ksleg
2 governors–2 opposite orders: Nixon orders #MO Agencies implement equal marriage Brownback orders massive resistence bit.ly/1fliPtN
Latest News: Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon orders agencies to implement same-sex marriage ruling: KANSAS CITY, Mo. … tinyurl.com/q9gb4vx
Kansas governor issues “Executive Order” to “protect” the freedom of clergy to refuse to perform same-sex marriages 1.usa.gov/1HbWpRq
#KSCourts: Deborah Mitchell appointed to #Sedgwick District Court vacancy replacing #Bribiesca bit.ly/1KKNnSK
Kansas opens state workers’ health plan to same-sex spouses bit.ly/1KKN5Lu
7th Circuit criticizes lawyer for raising too many issues on appeal bit.ly/1MaZntO
#KSCourts: Supreme Court releases its 2016 Session Schedule: bit.ly/1JLGSPg
#KSCourts: #Harper Court Clerk authorized to close office to public at 4PM daily: bit.ly/1HaqSPX
#KSCourts: Court of Appeals will hear appellate arguments at #Beloit July 14-15, 2015: bit.ly/1HaqqRE
Supreme Court’s equal marriage ruling will allow parental equality dispatch.com/content/storie…
Conservative Lawyers Prepare to Defend Opponents of Equal Marriage texastribune.org/2015/07/05/cou…