HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — Among the line-item vetoes issued by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer: funding for the state’s “Pure Michigan” campaign, worth $37.5 million.
A message from a spokesperson for the Michigan Economic Development Corporation & Pure Michigan (MEDC) indicates “the Governor’s veto is not the end of the conversation.”
“Governor Whitmer and the MEDC remain committed to the Pure Michigan campaign and the positive impact it has had on the tourism industry in Michigan,” wrote Otie McKinley, MEDC’s media and communications manager. “This week’s action on funding for Pure Michigan is a recognition that the Legislature cannot continue to pass record-high budgets for Pure Michigan while funding for other economic development initiatives is cut to record lows.”
McKinley went on to say the veto means the question of funding Pure Michigan goes back to lawmakers, who may send a supplemental bill to Whitmer for signature.
That bill, McKinley wrote would outline funding not only for Pure Michigan, “but also more adequately funds MEDC’s efforts to create vibrant communities, attract businesses and enable long-term economic prosperity for Michiganders throughout the state. Until then, no new funding can be provided for the Pure Michigan campaign.”
Pure Michigan’s Dave Lorenz is a regular guest on WHTC’s morning show.
