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National Conference of State Legislatures

Network News 1Spring 2005

Dear Colleagues,

I hope you enjoyed a productive legislative session. In Maryland we wrestled with issues from medical malpractice to legalizing slot machines and, of course, the budget. We adjourned on April 11, just in time to be at the NCSL Spring Forum. As the legislative session comes to a close in many states and spring approaches, it’s time to plan for coming months. I hope you are planning to attend NCSL’s Annual Meeting August 16-20, 2005 in Seattle. The Network will host several exciting events and sessions throughout the week, and I look forward to seeing you there.

I am particularly excited to announce the production of a new CD, part of NCSL’s How to Be an Effective Legislator series, entitled, “Wise Women: Sage Advice from Seasoned Lawmakers.” It will arrive in your mailbox soon. You will appreciate the thought-provoking dialogue. I’ve shared other CDs in the series with my staff to help them help me be more effective, and I plan to do the same with this one. (See page 2)

“Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day” was April 28. The Network teamed up with the Ms. Foundation to encourage women legislators to invite children to see women leaders in action at capitols across the country. It was one way to be a role model and give a special opportunity to a child. (See page 2)

Finally, there will be a few vacancies on the Network Executive Board after the 2005 NCSL Annual Meeting. We always need new and dedicated leadership. Please consider filling out the short application form enclosed in the Network News. Network Advisory Council positions also are open in many states, and I encourage you to e-mail [email protected] if you are interested in becoming an Advisory Council member. (See page 8)

The Network provides an important service and support to women state legislators across the country—it promotes the participation, empowerment and leadership of women legislators. Help keep your organization strong by being involved in Network activities. It will pay you great dividends in inspiration and encouragement from your legislative sisters across the nation. Please contact me with questions or thoughts about the Network: [email protected] or write me at 14113 Chadwick Lane, Rockville MD 20853.

See you in Seattle!

Carol PetzoldMaryland State DelegatePresident, Women’s Legislative Network of NCSL

Spring 2005 Vol. 17, No. 1

From the President

A REVIEW OF ACTIVITIES OF THE WOMEN'S LEGISLATIVE NETWORK OF NCSL

WOMEN'S LEGISLATIVE

N E T W O R K NEWS

Delegate Carol Petzold,

Maryland

Agenda for Network Events at NCSL’s Annual Meeting Mark your calendars! Plans for Network events at NCSL’s Annual Meeting are under way! This year, NCSL’s Annual Meeting will be held August 16-20 in Seattle, Washington. Please join us for a substantive and stimulating week of activities. (See preliminary agenda below or go to http://www.ncsl.org/programs/wln/AMagenda05.htm for up-to-date information.) Tuesday, August 161:30 pm – 3:30 pm Network Executive Board Meeting

(All are welcome)

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Network Advisory Council Meeting (All are welcome)

Wednesday, August 1712:00 pm – 1:00 pm Annual Network Business Meeting

and LuncheonProgram: Power Plays: Leadership Lessons from Women Legislators and Executives (co-sponsored by the Women’s Legislative Network, Center for American Women and Politics, Center for Women Policy Studies and Women in Government)

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Network Reception

Friday, August 197:00 am – 8:30 am “Keys to the Governor’s Office” (Breakfast

event featuring Washington Governor Christine Gregoire. RSVP required.)

2:15 pm – 4:00 pm Income Already Earned: How to Help Constituents Take Advantage of EITC (cosponsored with NCSL's Human Services and Welfare Committee)

Interested in Becoming a Network Executive Board member?

The Network Nominating Committee is accepting applications for Network Executive Board membership for 2005-2006. The following positions will be vacant: President (Republican), Vice President (Democrat), one Eastern Regional position (Democrat), one Midwestern Regional position (Democrat), one Western Regional position, (Republican), and one At-Large position (Democrat). If interested, please fill out the enclosed form and fax it to (303) 364-7800.

Other sessions (dates and times to be announced):•Human Trafficking•A Roof Over Head and Money in the Bank: Helping Working Families Succeed•Securing Your Personal Finances: State Tax Initiatives

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To Update You . . .Network events at NCSL Fall Forum, Savannah, Georgia At the Network Executive Board Meeting on December 8,

2004, attendees reviewed activities, including the production and distribution of the CD, “Wise Women: Sage Advice from Seasoned Lawmakers,” part of NCSL’s Legislator Effectiveness series. The board also discussed plans for a brochure or flyer on the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) to help women legislators promote the tax credit in

their districts. The project is a collaborative effort with the NCSL/Annie E. Casey Partnership to Strengthen Families and Communities. The nominating committee reported to the board. One new Network Executive Board member, Representative Kathy Hawken from North Dakota, and five new Advisory Council members were confirmed. The board briefly discussed programming ideas for the NCSL Spring Forum and Annual Meeting. The board approved the decision to move Network Coordinator Leah Oliver from a half-time to a full-time employee.

The “State Election Results: Forecasting the Impact on State Legislatures” session, held after the Network board meeting, was cosponsored by NCSL’s Redistricting and Elections Committee. Network Vice President Representative Nancy Detert moderated the session. NCSL Executive Director William Pound forecasted how state election results will affect state legislatures. NCSL’s elections expert, Tim Storey, presented data gathered from NCSL’s 2004 StateVote Project. Kira Sanbonmatsu, Ph.D., from Ohio State University, presented “The Impact of State Elections on Women Legislators.” Dr. Sanbonmatsu’s PowerPoint presentation is available at http://www.ncsl.org/programs/wln/2004FallForumEvents.htm

Network luncheon at NCSL Executive Committee Meeting, Biloxi, MississippiThe Network hosted a luncheon in honor of women legislators from Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana in conjunction with the NCSL Executive Committee Meeting in Biloxi, Mississippi, on January 29, 2005. More than 30 women legislators and NCSL Executive Committee members attended the event, which was sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline and the Equipment Leasing Association. Senator Liane Sorenson, Network Past President, and Representative Nancy Detert, Network Vice President, presided at the luncheon.

Network events at NCSL Spring Forum, Washington, D.C. The Network hosted “Mastering the Media: What Women Legislators Need to Know Before the Next Interview” on April 15, 2005. Malin Jennings, senior vice president at Fleishman-Hillard, facilitated the session and provided tips on how to become a reliable media source and deliver important messages

during interviews. She also presented information about how to prepare for interviews, recognize dangers and avoid costly mistakes. More than 30 legislators attended this breakfast event.

The Network cosponsored the session “The Legislative Caucus: Cat Herders Needed” with NCSL’s Legislative Effectiveness and State Government Committee. Network

President Delegate Carol Petzold participated in the session and presented information about women’s caucuses—specifically, her experience with Women Legislators of Maryland, Maryland’s women’s caucus. Other panelists included Senator Derek Schmidt, Senate Majority Leader, Kansas; and Assemblyman Paul Tokasz, Assembly Majority Leader, New York. Panelists provided advice for finding the balance between party discipline and individual member expression.

New from the Network “Wise Women: Sage Advice from Seasoned Lawmakers” Check your mailboxes for a copy of the latest CD in the NCSL’s How To Be An Effective Legislator series—“Wise Women: Sage Advice from Seasoned Lawmakers.” The CD features four veteran legislators—Indiana Senator Beverly Gard, Maryland Delegate Adrienne Jones, Texas Senator Leticia Van de Putte and Delaware Senator Dori Connor. Also highlighted on the CD is Dr. Cindy Simon Rosenthal of the University of Oklahoma, an expert on women and politics. The participants discuss their legislative careers and provide advice to other women legislators. Part of the dialogue will be highlighted in an article in the June/July 2005 edition of State Legislatures magazine. For more information, visit: www.ncsl.org/programs/wln/wisewomen.htm

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day® The Women’s Legislative Network of NCSL was pleased support the Ms. Foundation for Women’s Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work® Day on Thursday, April 28, 2005. The

program, an expansion of the Foundation’s 1993 Take Our Daughters To Work® Day, provides girls and boys a chance to explore a variety of opportunities at the workplace, exposes them to what the adults in their lives do during the work day, shows them the value of education, and gives them an opportunity to share how they envision their future. Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work® Day offers a rare opportunity for girls and boys to see women legislators in action—debating legislation, making decisions, collaborating with stakeholders, or communicating with their constituents. The Network collaborated with the Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work® Day program to mail information to all women state legislators about the event. For more information, visit: http://www.daughtersandsonstowork.org/.

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CHECK OUT THE NETWORK WEB SITE:

www.ncsl.org/wln

To Update You . . . continued from page 2

Resolution: Women, Power and Change in America The Network is in the process of filming and editing an exciting video on women legislators that will be shown at the NCSL Annual Meeting in Seattle, Washington, in August 2005. The video, Resolution: Women, Power and Change in America, features women state legislators and members of Congress discussing their experiences sponsoring “groundbreaking legislation,” their political careers, and their experiences participating in Network events. After its debut at the NCSL Annual Meeting, the video will be available for educational and inspirational purposes—for example, to use for women’s caucus meetings or newly elected legislator training sessions.

“Federal EITC: What Legislators Need to Know” The Women’s Legislative Network was pleased to collaborate with NCSL’s Human Services staff and the NCSL/Annie E. Casey Partnership to Strengthen Families and Neighborhoods to create a brochure designed to provide information about the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) to state legislators. President Ronald Reagan called EITC “ . . . the best anti-poverty, the best pro-family, and the best job creation measure to come out of Congress.” Yet, EITC is not being claimed by all qualified families. The brochure exists to help legislators gain a better understanding of the program and to educate their constituents. More about the brochure is available at: http://www.ncsl.org/programs/wln/EITCproject.htm.

Advisory Council CornerRepresentative Marie St. Fleur, MassachusettsWhen I began my tenure as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, I was concerned about lack of coordination between entities providing safe, accessible, reliable child care and our educational institutions. Although parental involvement in education is crucial, many parents are unable to afford or find quality preschools. As we have learned, our ever-moving technology-based economy requires that we effectively educate and nurture our children from birth. It is a proven way to advance the educational outcomes for all our students.

These considerations, among others, informed my focus when I became chair of the Massachusetts House Committee on Education, Arts and Humanities. In that position, I helped to establish the new Massachusetts Board and Department of Early Education and Care (DEEC), a single department. DEEC coordinates child care services from ages birth to 5 to provide early education and care using public and private providers. It consolidates and refocuses all relevant existing departments to promote school readiness at a time when children are intellectually and emotionally ready to learn. I now serve as Vice Chair of Ways and Means, where I am working diligently to facilitate the full establishment of the department and protect its funding.

Women Working TogetherWomen in many states work together to accomplish tasks. Highlighted below are two recent efforts undertaken by women legislators.

•California Assemblymember Wilma Chan was the driving force behind creating a short DVD on women members of the California State Assembly, entitled The Passion to Lead. Twenty-three women legislators were interviewed and appear in the short film. They discuss how they became interested in politics, their paths to the legislature and their most defining moments. The DVD illustrates the challenges and successes of women in the California Assembly, echoing the experiences of many women in legislatures across the country. For more information about the project, contact Joe Landon in the Office of Assemblymember Wilma Chan, (916) 319-2925 or [email protected].

•In Kentucky, a bipartisan group of women legislators worked together to sponsor a bill (House Bill 62) to establish the Kentucky Women Veterans’ Program under the Kentucky Department of Veteran Affairs. Statistics show that women are the fastest growing population within the Veteran Affairs’ health care system, yet they are underrepresented in terms of health care benefits and programs. The aim of the program is to ensure that Kentucky women veterans have equitable access to federal and state veterans’ services and benefits. The bill was signed into law on March 8, 2005. For more information, please contact Senator Elizabeth Tori at (502) 564-8100 or [email protected]

NCSL PublicationsThe following LegisBriefs may be of interest: • Human Trafficking, by Sarah Brown Hammond (April/May 2005)• Women and Cardiovascular Disease, by Amy Winterfeld (April/May 2005)• Women’s Caucuses, by Leah Oliver (June/July 2005)

To obtain a copy, e-mail [email protected].

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Fair Is FairBelieving a 1909 law in Washington to be a vestige of sexism, Senator Jeanne Kohl-Welles is sponsoring a bill to repeal the statute that makes “slander of a woman” a crime. It prohibits “false or defamatory words or language which shall injure or impair” the virtuous and chaste reputation of any woman over the age of 12. The law does say it’s OK to slander a “common prostitute.” “This is one of those old laws that is really irrelevant now,” she says. She believes it is a relic of a time when men put women on a pedestal and denied them basic rights. The law has not been used for decades. If it is repealed, women will have the same protection as men under the other slander laws, which will remain in effect.

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Note from the Alliance Chair

Dear Alliance members;

The Network is continuing to grow, and we thank you for your involvement in supporting the Network’s programming as well as attending its events. I hope you will continue contributing to the Network’s very valuable mission—promoting the participation, empowerment, and leadership of women legislators. Alliance members are an important part of the Network, and I encourage you to share your thoughts and opinions about Alliance members’ involvement in the organization. I can be reached at 513-983-2393 or [email protected]

I hope to see you at Network events at the NCSL Annual Meeting this summer.

Sincerely,

Karen SmithProcter & Gamble Network Alliance Chair

Alliance members are a vital part of the Network. We value our Alliance members and appreciate the support they provide to women legislators through the Network.

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Representative Diane Winston’s trip to IndonesiaLouisiana Representative Diane Winston participated in an NCSL Legislative Exchange Program with Indonesia that was supported by a grant from the National Democratic Institute and the U.S. State Department. The study tour traveled to Jakarta, Bali and Bandung January 16-25, 2005. While in Jakarta, Representative Winston facilitated a session on how to organize an effective women’s caucus for the Indonesian House of Representatives, or Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat (DPR).

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Sharing Our Views Sharing Our Views provides an opportunity for some of our most dedicated Alliance members to express their perspectives. If you would like to see your company’s viewpoint included in the next edition, contact Leah Oliver at (303) 856-1486 or [email protected].

Together RxIf you know one of the millions of uninsured Americans without prescription drug coverage, help is now available. The newly introduced Together Rx Access Card can help approximately 36 million uninsured people – 80 percent of the uninsured population – save on brand name and generic prescription products.

The Together Rx Access Card is a free, easy-to-use card that provides approximately 25 percent to 40 percent savings – and sometimes more – on more than 275 brand-name prescription products from some of the world’s best-known companies, including those used to treat diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer, allergy, asthma, arthritis and depression.

Savings also are available on a wide range of generic products. You may be eligible for the Together Rx Access Card if you lack public or private prescription drug coverage, have an income of up to $30,000 for a single person or $60,000 for a family of four, are not eligible for Medicare, and are a legal U.S. resident.

The benefits of the Together Rx Access Card may also extend to more than 8 million children. To learn more, call (1-800) 444-4106 or visit www.TogetherRxAccess.com The card is accepted at a majority of pharmacies nationwide and in Puerto Rico. Simply bring it to your pharmacist along with your prescription, and your savings will be calculated right at the pharmacy counter.

The companies that help you save with the Together Rx Access Card are Abbott, AstraZeneca, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Glaxo-SmithKline, members of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, Novartis, Pfizer, sanofi-aventis Group, Takeda, and TAP Pharmaceutical Products.

Corporations have a responsibility beyond their basic economic function, just like any U.S. citizen. Their success in achieving their economic goals not only makes it possible for corporations to create jobs, pay taxes, provide a return to shareholders, and develop new and better performing products, it also helps them support other broad needs of society such as education, the arts, and health and social programs.

A corporation’s first responsibility is to stay in business and to be profitable. Bankrupt corporations cannot support schools or the arts. An unprofitable corporation cannot provide employment opportunities for people.Procter & Gamble believes it has a responsibility to society to use its resources—its money, people and energies—wisely, for the long-term benefit of society as well as the company.

Through the years, P&G has supported wide-ranging programs directly responding to our commitment to enrich the overall quality of life in society. These include:

• A well-defined program of philanthropy, primarily through The Procter & Gamble Fund.

• Programs that strengthen the U.S. educational system.

• Programs that encourage greater employment opportunities for women and minorities.

• Programs aimed at developing and implementing the technology required to solve environmental concerns.

• Programs to encourage employee involvement in civic activities and the political process.

Opinions expressed on this page are those of the authors; NCSL does not endorse the

views on this page.

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EXXON MOBILSometimes it is hard to comprehend the immense scale of the energy business. This is particularly true of the petroleum industry, including how much oil is consumed, how much is imported, and how many manufacturing facilities and distribution stations are required to smoothly deliver petroleum energy to consumers. Perhaps some numbers will help. Each day, U.S. consumers use about 850 million gallons of oil products. This works out to a daily use of approximately 3 gallons per person. Domestically produced petroleum from the country’s more than 300,000 oil wells supplies about 40 percent of consumer needs; the rest is imported. Canada supplies a minority of imported crude oil, and this enters the U.S. largely by pipeline. The vast majority of imported oil is delivered in ships, and an average of 10 to 12 large ocean-going tankers must arrive each day to help meet consumer demand. After receipt, the oil is usually turned into useful products at one of the nation’s 132 refineries (almost 10 percent is imported as product after being refined from crude oil in refineries overseas). The products then are sent to distribution terminals. About 45 percent of the crude oil is refined into gasoline for use in cars. The rest is turned into diesel fuel, heating oil, fuel oil, aviation fuel, asphalt, lubricants, petrochemicals and other products. To fuel the more than 220 million cars and light-duty trucks on U.S. roads, more than 370 million gallons are needed daily. The gasoline is ordinarily delivered to service stations in trucked batches of about 9,000 gallons. To deliver that much fuel to the nation’s 168,000 service stations or other refueling locations, the gasoline trucking fleet must make nearly 42,000 trips daily, or one delivery about every two seconds. Making this entire system operate smoothly is the job of companies in the petroleum industry. When we do that job best—which is the vast majority of the time—there may be an impression that it is a routine undertaking. It isn’t, but the successful accomplishment of the complex task of daily providing a massive amount of energy is the basis of the value that we provide to the public.

Sharing Our Views

Opinions expressed on this page are those of the authors; NCSL does not endorse the views on this page.

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Meet YOUR Board

Past PresidentSenator Liane M. Sorenson (R)

Delaware

PresidentDelegate Carol Stoker Petzold (D)

Maryland

Eastern Regional Members

SenatorDori Connor (R)Delaware

Assemblymember Susan V. John (D)

New York

Midwestern Regional Members

Representative Kathy Hawken (R)North Dakota

RepresentativeAnnie Kuether (D)

Kansas

Southern Regional Members

RepresentativeNan Grogan Orrock (D)Georgia

RepresentativeLynn Smith (R)

Georgia

Western Regional Members

Representative Danice Picraux (D)New Mexico

Representative Cynthia Thielen (R)

Hawaii

At-Large Members

RepresentativeSheryl Allen (R)Utah

AssemblywomanCarol Liu (D)

California

NOBEL Representative

Senator Diana E. Bajoie (D)Louisiana

Vice-PresidentRepresentative Nancy Detert (R)

Florida

The Women’s Legislative Network Advisory Council has vacancies in several states. (See chart on page 8.) Advisory Council members serve as liaisons between their states and the Network. The Network Advisory Council strives to be politically and geographically balanced. If you are interested in serving on the advisory council or you would like to nominate a fellow legisla-tor, please send nominations to [email protected]. For more information, visit the Network Advisory Council Web page: http://www.ncsl.org/wln/AdvBoard04.htm.

We need you!

More about the Network Executive Board is available at www.ncsl.org/programs/wln/

officers2004-2005.htm.

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Women’s Legislative Network of NCSLAdvisory Council (2004-2005)

State Advisory Board Member Party

Alabama Sen. Sundra Escott-Russell D

Alabama Rep. Laura Hall D

Alaska Sen. Bettye Davis D

Alaska Rep. Lesil McGuire R

Arizona VACANT R

Arizona Rep. Cheryl Chase D

Arkansas Rep. Betty Pickett D

Arkansas Rep. Shirley Walters R

California Assy. Betty Karnette D

California VACANT R

Colorado Rep. Alice Borodkin D

Colorado VACANT R

Connecticut Rep. Marie Kirkley-Bey D

Connecticut Rep. Catherine Tymniak R

Delaware Sen. Patricia Blevins D

Delaware Rep. Nancy Wagner R

Florida Rep. Joyce Cusack D

Florida VACANT R

Georgia Rep. Sharon Beasley-Teague D

Georgia VACANT R

Hawaii Sen. Suzanne Chun Oakland D

Hawaii Rep. Colleen Meyer R

Idaho Rep. Donna Boe D

Idaho Rep. Maxine Bell R

Illinois Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie (Majorit Leader) D

Illinois Rep. Elizabeth Coulson R

Indiana Rep. Peggy Welch D

Indiana Sen. Connie Lawson R

Iowa Rep. Pam Jochum D

Iowa Sen. Maggie Tinsman R

Kansas VACANT D

Kansas Sen. Barbara Allen R

Kentucky Rep. Joni L. Jenkins D

Kentucky Rep. Susan Westrom D

Kentucky Sen. Elizabeth Tori R

Louisiana VACANT D

Louisiana Rep. Kay Kellogg Katz R

Maine Rep. Hannah Pingree D

Maine VACANT R

Maryland Sen. Delores Kelley D

Maryland Del. Shirley Nathan-Pulliam D

Massachusetts Rep. Marie St. Fleur D

Massachusetts Rep. Mary Rogeness R

Michigan Sen. Martha G. Scott D

Michigan Rep. Barbara Vander Veen R

Minnesota Rep. Nora Slawik D

Minnesota Rep. Kathy Tingelstad R

Mississippi Rep. Jessica Upshaw D

Mississippi Sen. Alice Harden D

Missouri Rep. Barbara Fraser D

Missouri Rep. Kathlyn Fares R

Montana Sen. Trudi Schmidt D

Montana VACANT R

State Advisory Board Member Party

Nebraska Sen. Vickie McDonald X

Nebraska Sen. DiAnna Schimek X

Nevada Assy. Genie Ohrenschall D

Nevada VACANT R

New Hampshire Rep. Marjorie Smith D

New Hampshire Rep. Phyllis Katsakiores R

New Jersey Sen. Nia Gill D

New Jersey Assy. Loretta Weinberg D

New Mexico VACANT D

New Mexico Rep. Jeannette Wallace R

New York Assy. Barbara Clark D

New York Assy. Adele Cohen D

North Carolina Rep. Beverly Earle D

North Carolina Rep. Julia Craven Howard R

North Dakota Rep. Nancy Johnson R

North Dakota Rep. Lois Delmore D

Ohio Sen. Teresa Fedor D

Ohio Rep. Merle Kearns R

Oklahoma Rep. Jari Askins D

Oklahoma Sen. Angela Monson (Asst. Majority Leader)

D

Oregon Sen. Margaret Carter D

Oregon Rep. Donna Nelson R

Pennsylvania Rep. Linda Bebko-Jones D

Pennsylvania Rep. Sheila Miller R

Puerto Rico Sen. Luz Z Arce-Ferrer N

Puerto Rico Sen. Velda Gonzalez-de Modesti (Vice-President of the Senate)

P

Rhode Island VACANT R

Rhode Island Sen. Elizabeth Roberts D

South Carolina Rep. Gilda Cobb-Hunter D

South Carolina Sen. Linda Short D

South Dakota Rep. Margaret Gillespie D

South Dakota Rep. Joni Cutler R

Tennessee Rep. Kathryn Bowers D

Tennessee Rep. Beth Halteman Harwell R

Texas Rep. Ruth McClendon D

Texas Rep. Linda Harper-Brown R

Utah Rep. Karen Morgan D

Utah Rep. Ann Hardy R

Vermont VACANT D

Vermont VACANT R

Virginia Sen. Yvonne Miller D

Virginia Sen. Patricia Ticer D

Virginia Sen. Mary Margaret Whipple D

Washington Sen. Karen Fraser D

Washington VACANT R

West Virginia VACANT D

West Virginia Sen. Donna Boley R

Wisconsin VACANT D

Wisconsin VACANT R

Wyoming Rep. Ann Robinson D

Wyoming VACANT R

Names that are italicized are legislators that have been nominated to serve on the Network Advisory Council, but have not been confirmed by the Network Executive Board.

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Women in Informal Networking Groups (WINGS) is an interactive network of national organizations that serve women legislators in a variety of capacities. These organizations have joined to share information and resources and to work together on leadership, education, training and development in order to empower legislative women throughout the nation. Participating organizations include:• Center for American Women and Politics (http://www.cawp.rutgers.edu)• Center for Policy Alternatives (http://www.stateaction.org)• Center for Women Policy Studies (http://www.centerwomenpolicy.org)• National Order of Black Elected Legislative Women (NOBEL Women)• National Women’s Political Caucus (http://www.nwpc.org)• Women in Government (http://www.womeningovernment.org)• Women’s Legislative Network of NCSL (http://www.ncsl.org/wln/)

Save The Dates For New England Forum For Women State Legislators!

The Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP) will convene its first regional Forum for Women State Legislators on November 17-20, 2005, at the Portland Regency Hotel in Portland, Maine. The Network and CAWP will co-convene a pre-forum program for newly elected women state legislators–who are serving in their first terms–from Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. Then, more experienced women legislators will join the group for speakers, panels and workshops targeted specifically to the interests and needs of women officeholders. The Network and CAWP have collaborated on many meetings and programs for women lawmakers over the years, and all have met with enthusiastic reviews–accompanied by requests for more!

Mark your calendar now, and watch for details as the program shapes up. For additional information, contact Kathleen Casey at CAWP ([email protected] or (732) 932-9384, ext. 265).

Women In Government is proud to announce the recent appointment of Susan Crosby as executive director. Previously, Ms. Crosby served as an Indiana state legislator and as WIG’s deputy executive director.

Women In Government’s Challenge to Eliminate Cervical Cancer Campaign continues to grow. As of March 10, 2005, 16 new states have joined the campaign and have filed or introduced legislation relating to cervical cancer prevention. Since the 2004 campaign launch, 34 states have introduced and 14 have enacted legislation or resolutions related to cervical cancer awareness and prevention. For information about the campaign, please visit www.womeningovernment.org/prevention

The Center for Women Policy Studies, the League of Women Voters, and the Women’s Environment and Development Organization (WEDO) have joined forces to engage influential U.S. women as advocates for U.S. foreign policy that promotes human rights, economic development, peace and security, multilateralism and sustainable development. The Women Engaging Globally program is convening a series of forums –or town hall meetings – on women and U.S. foreign policy in 13 cities nationwide. The first town hall meeting was held in St. Paul, Minnesota in late 2004; four meetings will be held during the spring of 2005 in Texas, Massachusetts, Ohio and Pennsylvania. An additional eight town hall meetings will be held in fall 2005. For more information, contact center president Leslie R. Wolfe at [email protected].

WINGS Announcements

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