Rebecca Cooke Focuses on Workforce Development During Coulee Region Visit
Rebecca Cooke, a candidate for Wisconsin's Third Congressional District, visited the First Supply's Distribution Innovation Center in West Salem as part of her tour across 19 counties. During her visit, Cooke emphasized the importance of workforce development and the need to invest in American-made products. She highlighted the success of First Supply, a family business with over a century of history, in maintaining a strong workforce and providing quality jobs. Cooke, who has a background in retail, stressed the significance of manufacturing in the U.S. and reducing bureaucratic hurdles for businesses that contribute positively to the economy. Her visit is part of her campaign efforts leading up to the Democratic primary on August 11, where she will face Emily Berge. The winner will challenge Republican incumbent Derrick Van Orden.