Michigan Secretary of State Proposes New Department for Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Sports
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has announced her intention to create a new department dedicated to arts, culture, tourism, and sports if she is elected governor of Michigan. This proposal was unveiled during the Detroit Regional Chamber's Mackinac Policy Conference on Mackinac Island. Benson, a Democratic candidate, argues that such a department would leverage Michigan's natural beauty and cultural assets to boost the state's economy. She believes that by investing in arts and sports, the state can foster leadership, creativity, and problem-solving skills among students. Benson also mentioned that she could identify savings and efficiencies to fund this new department. The creation of new departments is within the governor's purview, although appointments for department directors require state Senate approval. 
