Gov. Whitmer creates new Office of Rural Development
"Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer hosted a virtual roundtable to highlight her latest executive directive establishing the Office of Rural Development within the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). The roundtable featured MDARD Director Gary McDowell, Michigan Economic Development Corporation CEO Quentin L. Messer, Jr., and several key rural stakeholder groups."
https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/0,9309,7-387-90499_90640-575201--m_2019_3,00.html
"Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive Tuesday establishing the Office of Rural Development within the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to create a space for all rural matters and to provide guidance on pressing issues in rural Michigan, according to a press release from Whitmer's office."
https://www.chron.com/news/article/Whitmer-creates-rural-development-office-to-16748418.php
"Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive (ED) establishing the Office of Rural Development within the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), Tuesday.
“Rural Michigan is a fundamental part of Michigan’s economy,” said Governor Whitmer. “By creating the Office of Rural Development, we are recognizing the unique challenges and opportunities in our rural communities and implementing policies and making investments to put Michiganders first. “This new office will play a crucial role in supporting MDARD’s efforts and leading new ones as we all work together to build a more prosperous rural economy.”"
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/smallbusiness/gov-whitmer-creates-new-office-of-rural-development/ar-AASqzdz
"The new office was established "to focus on all rural matters, provide guidance on pressing issues in rural Michigan and offer insight on how the Whitmer-Gilchrist Administration can invest in thriving rural communities.""
https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/michigan/live-at-10-30-a-m-whitmer-holds-roundtable-about-new-office-of-rural-development