SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Women’s Commission will honor three women including Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, at its annual celebration and reception on Friday, being conducted at Western New England University. The free event, which is part of the annual Women’s Day Celebration, honors women selected for their leadership and service. The recipients to be honored […]
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Fraley-Monillas appointed state director of National Foundation for Women Legislators
Edmonds City Councilmember Adrienne Fraley-Monillas has been selected to serve in leadership for the nation’s oldest non-partisan organization addressing the needs of elected women at all levels of government. Fraley -onillas was recently appointed to serve as a 2018 Washington State Director for the non-partisan National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL). “I am both thrilled […]
Read Full Post >>State Assembly proclaims March 19 as Wisconsin Celebrating Women in Public Office Day
MADISON – Today, the State Assembly passed Assembly Joint Resolution 105, which proclaims March 19 to be “Celebrating Women in Public Office Day” in Wisconsin. The Resolution was authored by Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) and Representative Kathy Bernier (R- Lake Hallie), both of whom serve in leadership roles within the National Foundation for Women Legislators. […]
Read Full Post >>Councilwoman named Woman of Excellence
The National Foundation of Women Legislators named Radcliff Councilwoman Tanya Seabrooks a 2017 Woman of Excellence. The Elected Women of Excellence Award was created to identify women who have worked to serve their communities. The pacesetters have engendered an environment where women can serve in public office and fight for issues for which they are […]
Read Full Post >>Peshlakai named state director of National Foundation for Women Legislators
STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – Senator Peshlakai has been selected to serve as state director for the non-partisan National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL), the nation’s oldest advocacy group for elected women. The NFWL was founded in 1938 as the National Order of Women Legislators, subsequently reforming in 2014 as the Foundation for Women Legislators, according […]
Read Full Post >>Changing the perspective: Female lawmakers talk politics, disparity, sexism
Delaware state Sen. Stephanie Hansen, D-Middletown, pulled up to a gas station to fill up her car. Like the other state legislators, her identity is in full view for other drivers to see. Her license plate reads “Senator” and displays her initials, “SLH.” As she pumped gas, a man parked at the pump behind her […]
Read Full Post >>National Foundation for Women Legislators appoints state Sen. Emmons as Michigan director
The National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL), an organization dedicated to the needs of elected women in government, has appointed state Sen. Judy Emmons (R-Sheridan) as director of its Michigan operations. The position, which has begun immediately, will be held until the end of this year. Emmons will oversee collaboration with other elected women in […]
Read Full Post >>Vice Mayor Deborah Cox Appointed California State Director For The National Foundation For Women’s Legislators
San Leandro Vice Mayor Deborah Cox has been selected to serve as a 2018 California State Director for the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL). In her new role, Vice Mayor Cox will be responsible for collaborating with other elected women throughout California, to ensure all elected women have access to NFWL’s top-quality resources. NFWL […]
Read Full Post >>Legislators Push for Workforce Development
A group of Democratic legislators on Thursday urged the General Assembly to approve a package of bills aimed at helping small businesses and training young people for good-paying jobs that don’t require a college degree. At a news conference led by Del. Matthew James of Portsmouth, the lawmakers discussed several bills relating to workforce development […]
Read Full Post >>‘Celebrating Women in Public Office Day’ resolution OK’d by Holyoke Council
The City Council approved a resolution marking March 19 as “Celebrating Women in Public Office Day.” “Recognizing women in public office will bring awareness to the fundamental necessity of their work and will inspire other young people to serve their communities,” said City Council President Todd A. McGee, who proposed and read the resolution Tuesday […]
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