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Big Business Leaders Urge Repeal of Mississippi Law Opposed by LGBT Community
2016-04-07 18:17:41| Beverages - Topix.net
Executives of several major U.S. corporations urged Mississippi on Wednesday to repeal a new state law that allows businesses to deny wedding services to same-sex couples on religious grounds. The measure, which also permits employers to cite principles of faith in setting workplace policies on dress code, grooming and bathroom access, was signed into law on Tuesday by Republican Gov. Phil Bryant.
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PepsiCo CEO writes McCrory, calls for repeal of LGBT law
2016-04-02 23:40:14| Beverages - Topix.net
The CEO of a company with roots in North Carolina has written Gov. Pat McCrory , asking him to repeal the new law that prevents specific anti-discrimination rules for LGBT people for public accommodations and restroom use. In a letter hand delivered to the governor, PepsiCo head Indra Nooyi called the law inconsistent with the way her company treats its employees.
A coalition of businesses launch push for LGBT civil rights protections
2015-12-04 18:48:32| Agriculture - Topix.net
By Amanda Creech Indiana Tourism Association, Hirons, Eli Lilly and more than 150 other businesses in Indiana launched a coalition known as Indiana Competes - a group aiming to add civil rights protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Hoosiers to state law. "Make no mistake, what happened last March really damaged Indiana's reputation," said Marya Rose, chief administration officer of Cummins.
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150 businesses in group pushing for Indiana LGBT protections
2015-12-03 00:57:52| Biotech - Topix.net
A large coalition of Indiana businesses is calling on Republican Gov. Mike Pence and the GOP-controlled Legislature to put LGBT civil rights protections into state law. Indiana Competes is comprised of more than 150 large and small businesses including Eli Lilly and Co., Cummins, AT&T and Anthem.
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Dow Recognized Among Best Places to Work for LGBT Employees for 11th Consecutive Year
2015-12-01 06:00:00| Coatings World Breaking News
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