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Melissa Hughes: “One [program was] in a rural area and one in urban Milwaukee…”

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 28:10

Okay, I just got a weird little flash of something. Okay, thanks, Sarah. You know, we were able to support two really innovative transportation programs while I was at wedc. One [program was] in a rural area and one in urban Milwaukee out to the suburbs to assist individuals with ride shares to be able to get to work. Because, you know, sometimes transportation is so individualized across the state and, you know, especially for individuals with disabilities, making sure that the proper access is available. (28:10–44:42)

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Asserts implementation of transportation programs in rural and urban areas for ride shares.

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