at the State Division of Human Rights in response to the Law School Career De- velopment Office’s practice of bringing the Judge Advocate General's Corps (JAG) to recruit at the law school. JAG Corps seeks to recruit lawyers for the military justice system, but follows the armed forces pol- icy of banning lesbians and gay men from service, regardless of their qualifications and willingness to serve. The State Divi- sion initially found that SUNY-Buffalo had violated the Executive Order, but that de- cision was reversed by the State Commis- sioner of Human Rights. Lambda filed an emergency action in court leading to to- day’s decision. The court stated, “As a result of the school’s policies and practices, gay and les- bian [law students] have been offered few- er placement opportunities than hetero- sexual students. They have suffered stigma, humiliation, and the’ loss of pro- fessional and educational benefits as a re- sult of defendants’ unlawful conduct.” (lambda Legal Defense & Education Fund, The New York Times) New Orleans Ordinance Vetoed New Orleans, LA-At the end of No- vember, Mayor Sidney Barthelemy of New Orleans vetoed the recently-passed legisla- tion granting health care benefits to the reg- istered domestic partners of city workers. No official reasons were given immedi- ately for the veto, but the city’s chief ad- ministrative officer had testified against the ordinance, saying the city could not afford the expense. The sponsor of the measure, Councilman Johnny Jackson, moved for an override; ac- tivists had expected the council to override the veto because the ordinance had passed by a 5-2 margin. However, after direct lob- bying by the mayor, who leaves office this spring, three members switched their votes and voted against overriding the veto. Only Councilwoman Jackie Clarkson, whose Partners in Growth & Recovery, Inc. Family Therapists Erica Marks, M.A., S.A.C., A.C.H. Giita Clark, M.A. Sherry Hunt, M.A., A.C.H. Sliding Fee Scale 182 Main Street, Burlington, VT 05401 ° 865-2403 district includes the French Quarter, the heart of the city's gay population, voted with Jackson to override the veto. (Amer- ica Online) Texas County Denies Apple Tax In- centive To Build Plant Austin, TX — Calling Apple Computer Inc.’s policy of granting the same health benefits to partners of gay and lesbian em- ployees that it does to heterosexual spouses “wrong”, a Texas county has refused to give the computer maker a tax incentive to build a new plant in the county. Apple had reportedly sought about $750,000 in tax breaks over a seven year period if it built an $80 million, 700—employee fac lity in Williamson County, located north of Aus- tin, Texas. The commissioners were not unanimous on the issue, voting 3-2 to re- ject Apple’s request. As a result, Apple spokesperson Lisa Byme now says it is un- likely Apple will locate in Williamson County. The debate over the tax break has reportedly gone on for several weeks, cen- tered on Apple’s domestic partner policy .” I cannot in good conscience extend that benefit to (Apple) because of the convic— _ tion I have that sarne—sex partners is wrong,” Commissioner Greg Boatwright reportedly said. Charlie Culpepper, the mayor of the Round Rock, disagreed with the commissioners. “I don’t agree with the idea of sarne—sex marriages, but govem- ment needs to stay out of business. Fam- ilies need jobs,” he told the Associated Press. Round Rock is the largest town in Williamson County. When Apple Comput- er was considering bringing a man- ufacturing facility to Fountain, Colorado near Colorado Springs, the issue never came up, according to Economic Develop- ment Corporation President Robert Scott. The EDC approved some tax incentives for ‘ Apple and that plant now manufactures most of Apple’s Powerbook systems. (As- sociated Press, America Online) V January 1994 State Certified Addictions Specialist on Staff fig‘ DEAN W”-I-ER RgyN0[_D3 INC-_ Seven Burlington Square, Burlington, VT 05401 VIRGINIA TALBOT Account Executive (802) 863-7728 WA TS 1800) 869-9660 FAX (802) 865-2137 0.