All I can say as a Michigander is I've BARELY ever heard anyone say they dislike living in the state, Michiganders are proud of where they live, for the most part. I'm not sure of the validity of the findings, but all I can say about the ONE state that hates us, it's because they AIN'T us.
You can interpret that for what you will, but it seems like Michigan, and indeed all Hobby Lobby stores have made the decision that they are going to just Christmas. A general search of their website for Hanukkah shows no merchandise.
Lewis announced this current tour is his final traveling tour. He still plans to pop up every once in a while, but this show in Kalamazoo and Detroit may be the last time Michigan residents can see him live.