LANSING, Mich. (Great Lakes News) – A new poll shows that Michigan residents are deeply divided when it comes to the idea of COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

A study by the Detroit Regional Chamber indicates a  majority of Michigan residents oppose mask mandates for employers.  Fifty-two percent of those surveyed opposed a vaccine mandate for businesses, but nearly 75-percent who identify themselves as strong Democrats support such mandates.  Only about 19-percent of those who call themselves strong Republicans oppose them.

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When it comes to the economy, just under 32-percent believe the economy is on the right track while 57-percent believe the economy is on the wrong track.