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Melissa Hughes: “DVR is a great example of the restrictions that are put on…”

Featuring: Melissa Hughes, Secretary and CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

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Wisconsin Disability Caucus 2026 Governor Candidate Forum

Published | Video Starts at 1:07:24

You know, having worked right alongside the Department of Workforce Development for six years again and again, I was so frustrated by the strings that are attached, most often from federal dollars that are coming into dwd. And DVR is a great example of the restrictions that are put on the Department of Workforce Development. We need to rethink workforce development and support for all individuals in Wisconsin when it comes to making sure that it works for Wisconsin. (1:07:24–1:07:32)

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Asserts that the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation faces restrictions due to federal funding.

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