Gay-Marriage Referendum Decision Still Coming Today

Another update from Kenneth McGhie, general counsel for the Board of Elections and Ethics: "Still think it's going to be today," he says.

LL and the rest of the city are awaiting the board's decision whether to allow a referendum on recognizing other jurisdictions' same-sex marriages in the District.

The holdup? "Still debating some language," he says.

UPDATE, 4:36 P.M.: The board has released its ruling—the referendum is not allowed. Read more.