East Central Reporter

State Representative Blaine Wilhour, a Republican from Beecher City, recently expressed concerns over the establishment of a new state department. The costs associated with this new cabinet-level department remain unclear, which has prompted Wilhour's challenge.

Wilhour acknowledged the need for improved care and attention towards children and the most vulnerable in society. However, he suggested that the necessary reforms might be achievable without introducing another layer of bureaucracy.