Missy Hughes: It's the economy

QUOTE OF THE DAY
“We have to recognize that the reality is we need more resources in this state. We have to grow.”

– Missy Hughes speaking at a June candidate forum organized by a coalition of labor unions

In a field consisting mostly of current or former elected officials, Missy Hughes says her background — private sector experience in an agricultural co-op, then serving as the top economic advisor to Gov. Tony Evers — gives her a distinctive edge in the contest to be the Democratic nominee for governor. Erik Gunn follows the former economic development CEO on the campaign trail.

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