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Workforce Development Secretary Amy Pechacek told the Joint Finance Committee today Wisconsin’s economy is undergoing a change due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the state needs to begin preparing workers for that new environment. Responding to a question on how the state’s economy is doing, Pechacek noted Wisconsin remains down about 156,000 jobs compared to where it was pre-pandemic. While the eco...