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Melissa Hughes: “I've also really focused on making sure there is adequate…”

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 20:49

Thank you. Thank you. I've proposed a public option for healthcare that will reduce healthcare costs for everyone in Wisconsin and make sure everyone has the opportunity to have health insurance. I've also really focused on making sure there is adequate access in every part of our state [Wisconsin] to all sorts of physical health needs and mental health needs. Because we are seeing just drastic reductions in the ability of people all around the state to be able to access the healthcare that they need. (20:49–21:00)

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Asserts that Melissa Hughes has focused on ensuring adequate access to physical and mental health needs across Wisconsin.

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