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NEW POLL OVERVIEW:<br />
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A group of the Michigan's top CEOs says Michigan should ban employment discrimination based on sexual orientation.<br />
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The recommendation is listed as a way to make Michigan an aspirational destination by being a welcoming place to all.<br />
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Michigan's Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1976 prohibits discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations based on religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, familial status, or marital status, but not sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.<br />
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The Michigan Department of Civil Rights last year released a study that found Michigan's economy would benefit from an anti-discrimination law that includes protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender residents.<br />
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The study found that the </span><span style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;">'</span></span><span style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;">'</span></span>current state of discrimination</span><span style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;">'</span></span><span style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;">'</span></span> compels some professionals and college graduates to leave Michigan in favor of more welcoming states. It also impacts businesses</span><span style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;">'</span> competitive advantage in recruiting and retaining a skilled workforce, ability to attract a diverse customer base and employee productivity and morale, according to the report.<br />
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Democrats have proposed adding LGBT protections. Governor Snyder and House Republicans have said they&rsquo;re open to amending the law.<br />
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NEW POLL QUESTION:<br />
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Should the Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act&nbsp; be amended to include </span><span style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;">'</span></span><span style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;">'</span></span>sexual orientation, gender identity or expression</span><span style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;">'</span></span><span style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;">'</span></span>?<br />
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Undecided<br />
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Should the governor sign a bill to legalize betting on </span><span style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;">'</span></span><span style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;">'</span></span>historic races</span><span style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;">'</span></span><span style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;">'</span></span> from the past between races at the tracks?<br />
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Undecided - 3% <br />
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