LANSING, MI (AP)-- Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mark Schauer is calling on Governor Rick Snyder and other Republicans to take steps so Michigan recognizes gay marriages from other states.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down part of a federal anti-gay marriage law that has kept legally married same-sex couples from receiving federal tax and other benefits. Schauer says in a statement that no one should face discrimination "based on who they love."
Democratic-backed legislation in Lansing would change state law so legal same-sex marriages in other states are recognized in Michigan, giving gay couples the same state protections as heterosexual married couples.
If elected governor in 2014, Schauer says he'll push stalled bills prohibiting discrimination against gays and work to repeal Michigan's gay marriage ban. Snyder had no immediate comment after the rulings.
