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Melissa Hughes: “Governor Evers came and said, Missy, with your experience in…”

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 04:52

It's incredibly important to be able to support agriculture and dairy, which is so important for Wisconsin's economy and making sure that our communities can succeed. About six years ago, Governor Evers came and said, Missy, with your experience in rural communities, your experience supporting the economy, would you lead Wisconsin's economic development agency? And I was so thrilled to have the opportunity for public service and worked through the course of my work as secretary on the governor's cabinet to change the game when it came to economic development in the state. (04:52–05:03)

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Asserts that Governor Evers asked Melissa Hughes to lead Wisconsin's economic development agency.

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