State Sen. Shank made claim in 2012 op-ed
Governor, attorney general petition 5th Circuit to hear case
Finland last Scandinavian country without gay nuptials
Judge stayed decision for two weeks, pending likely appeal
Decision includes stay pending resolution of appeal, so no gay nuptials for now
But state calls on justices to uphold prohibitions on gay nuptials
LGBT group seeks review prior to judgment from federal appeals court
Thomas, Scalia dissent in refusing stay on gay nuptials
Order against state's prohibition on gay nuptials takes effect immediately
Gun reform activists, environmentalists, charter schools advocates have sought advice
