On Thursday, Nov. 6, Wisconsin gubernatorial candidates Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez; Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann, State Sen. Kelda Roys; Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley; former Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. Secretary Missy Hughes; and State Rep. Francesca Hong spoke at the Wisconsin Technology Council’s Early Stage Symposium. The forum covered economic development and the high-tech economy. Matt Smith, political director for WISN 12, moderated the discussion.
See below for coverage from this discussion.
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