State ends contract with PR firm hired in wake of RFRA fallout
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana’s economic development agency says it has ended a contract with a New York public relations agency it hired to assess the damage to the state’s reputation after a religious objections law sparked boycott calls.
Indiana Economic Development Corp. executive vice president Chris Cotterill said Thursday that national recognition of the state’s business-friendly climate and cost management efforts guided the decision to cancel the contract with Porter Novelli.
The IEDC had hired Porter Novelli in May to help develop a plan to rebuild the state’s image after widespread criticism over the religious objections law. Critics contended the law would allow religious beliefs as a legal defense for discrimination against lesbians, gays and others before lawmakers revised its language.
The IEDC says Porter Novelli will be paid $365,000 for its work.
About author
You might also like
Indiana AFL-CIO President Brett Voorhies Offers A Labor Day Message
Brothers & Sisters, As we do each year, this Labor Day, we recognize the incredible achievements of America’s workers and celebrate all those who make our country run day in
Republican Education Committee Member’s Daughter Named SBOE Vice-Chair
The State Board of Education elected Sarah O’Brien as the board’s first-ever vice chair. O’Brien is a fourth grade teacher at River Birch Elementary School in Avon and a card carrying member (obviously
Rep. David Wolkins LGBT Remarks Regarding David Long, Cummins Engines & other State Reps
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Indiana State Representative David Wolkins had a lot to smile about yesterday after successfully flexing his political muscle before the Indiana Senate failed to pass LGBT protections
