BY JAKE NEHER
Michigan Public Radio Network
Governor Rick Snyder said he's not a fan of a controversial ad tying the Pure Michigan brand to the state's right-to-work law.
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation recently ran the ad in the Wall Street Journal. It touts the controversial new law alongside a logo for the state's popular tourism campaign.
Governor Snyder said he would not have singled out right-to-work. Instead, he said he hoped the ad would highlight a broad range of new economic policies.
"I would have not been emphasizing one issue the way it was issued in that ad if I was to do it. But again, they're professionals. I respect that." Snyder said.
Other critics of the ad have been less forgiving. They said it politicizes a campaign that all Michiganders should be able to take pride in.
The MEDC does marketing work for the state using both public and private funds. It has stood by the ad, saying it's one of many policy promotions over the last two years using the Pure Michigan brand.
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