Marriage Equality: Sound Business to the Tune of Billions
Posted on Jul 09, 2008 at 01:08 pm
EDGE Boston
July 9, 2008
Two new reports from The Williams Institute show that marriage equality could pump tens of millions of dollars into state economies like Calif., where marriage equality just became legal, and NJ, where marriage equality is viewed as likely, reports online news source Business Pundit. [Link]
July 9, 2008
Two new reports from The Williams Institute show that marriage equality could pump tens of millions of dollars into state economies like Calif., where marriage equality just became legal, and NJ, where marriage equality is viewed as likely, reports online news source Business Pundit. [Link]
Marriage’s Financial Pros and Cons
Posted on Jul 03, 2008 at 10:55 am
U.S. News & World Report
July 3, 2008
Eight financial facts about tying the knot, something all couples need to consider as they shape their lives together. (Link)
July 3, 2008
Eight financial facts about tying the knot, something all couples need to consider as they shape their lives together. (Link)
The Impact of Extending Marriage to Same-Sex Couples on the New Jersey Budget
Posted on Jun 20, 2008 at 12:06 pm
The Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law released a new research study analyzing the economic gains that marriage equality in New Jersey would bring. (Link)
Gay couples’ wedding bells could ring up big money for N.J.
Posted on Jun 19, 2008 at 01:49 pm
Star Ledger
June 19, 2008
New Jersey could boost its economy by more than half a billion dollars over the next three years by promptly honoring the freedom to marry, a California law professor told a state commission yesterday. (Link)
June 19, 2008
New Jersey could boost its economy by more than half a billion dollars over the next three years by promptly honoring the freedom to marry, a California law professor told a state commission yesterday. (Link)
The wedding aisle leads gay couples to California
Posted on Jun 13, 2008 at 10:38 am
USA Today
June 12, 2008
As the California Travel and Tourism Commission website showcases packages for gay honeymooners, tourism commission exec Susan Wilcox notes, "There is no doubt that same-sex marriage and vacations to California will be good for the economy."
(Link)
June 12, 2008
As the California Travel and Tourism Commission website showcases packages for gay honeymooners, tourism commission exec Susan Wilcox notes, "There is no doubt that same-sex marriage and vacations to California will be good for the economy."
(Link)
Gays Who Wed in California Won’t Have Equal Marriage Protections
Posted on Jun 11, 2008 at 10:35 am
San Jose Mercury News
June 11, 2008
Gay couples who marry in California in the upcoming months may find that they are not entitled to the same protections as straight couples, including tax breaks and divorce. [Link]
June 11, 2008
Gay couples who marry in California in the upcoming months may find that they are not entitled to the same protections as straight couples, including tax breaks and divorce. [Link]
Marriage Equality Makes Cents
Posted on Jun 10, 2008 at 09:23 am
Ending the exclusion of same-sex couples from marriage not only provides more financial stability and safety for families, but it also makes good economic sense. Marriage equality stimulates the economy by enabling people to care for one another, thereby taking burdens off the government, while also increasing wedding and travel spending and acting as a recruiting tool for businesses.
Massachusetts experienced economic benefits over the past four years of marriage equality, newspapers and a recent study by UCLA's Williams Institute discuss the expected boom in California, and state governments in Connecticut, Vermont, and New York, and even the Congressional Budget Office, have all noted the economic benefits of providing fairness for all families.
Learn more about the economics of marriage
Protect marriage in California
Massachusetts experienced economic benefits over the past four years of marriage equality, newspapers and a recent study by UCLA's Williams Institute discuss the expected boom in California, and state governments in Connecticut, Vermont, and New York, and even the Congressional Budget Office, have all noted the economic benefits of providing fairness for all families.
Learn more about the economics of marriage
Protect marriage in California
New Study: Fiscal Impact of Marriage Equality in CA
Posted on Jun 09, 2008 at 03:10 pm
UCLA's Williams Institute
June 9, 2008
The Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law released a new research study analyzing the economic gains, an approximate $64 million boost in direct spending over the next three years, that same-sex couples' weddings will bring to California. (Link)
June 9, 2008
The Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law released a new research study analyzing the economic gains, an approximate $64 million boost in direct spending over the next three years, that same-sex couples' weddings will bring to California. (Link)
Freedom to marry boon to Calif. business
Posted on Jun 09, 2008 at 02:12 pm
USA Today
June 9, 2008
Many California businesses see dollar signs in nuptials by gay and lesbian couples. (Link)
June 9, 2008
Many California businesses see dollar signs in nuptials by gay and lesbian couples. (Link)
Arkansas: From Big News To Old News, Domestic Partnership Registry Changes Little
Posted on Jun 09, 2008 at 01:38 pm
The Morning News
June 7, 2008
The Eureka Springs city-sponsored domestic partnership registry that reaped headlines nationwide a year ago has gone from big news to old news--bringing little change except for an economic boost for the area. (Link)
June 7, 2008
The Eureka Springs city-sponsored domestic partnership registry that reaped headlines nationwide a year ago has gone from big news to old news--bringing little change except for an economic boost for the area. (Link)