Jocelyn Benson’s approach to good government: Get out of the way unless you’re needed

By: Katherine Dailey

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: April 14, 2026

Words: 845

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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As she seeks to be Michigan’s next governor, Jocelyn Benson’s main takeaway from her time as secretary of state is that government needs to show up when it’s needed — and needs to get out of the way when it’s not.

“I say that at a time where it kind of feels like, especially at the federal level, government is showing up everywhere we don’t want it and nowhere we actually need it,” Benson said …

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