Women Legislators In the News

Updated: June 2008

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2008

Democratic Women Eye Bigger Stage (Las Vegas Review-Journal, 6/5/2008)

Women who paved way to Statehouse get display (The Columbus Dispatch, 6/4/2008)

Female lawmakers say discrimination remains in Missouri's legislature (Columbia Missourian, 5/13/2008)

First black woman to lead Assembly (Los Angeles Times, 2/29/2008)

Fewer women in state houses (Salinas Californian, 2/20/2008)

Women gaining faster in Congress than on state level (Bucyrus Telegraph Forum, 2/16/2008)

State is regressing in electing women (Akron Beacon Journal, 2/16/2008)

Texas Sen. Leticia Van de Putte to Give Democrats' Spanish State of the Union Response (Dallas Morning News, 1/28/2008)

Budget Panel's New Chair Plans a Quiet Approach (The Philadelphia Inquirer, 1/22/2008)

Lawmaker runs with 'big boys' for transit (The Chicago Tribune, 1/20/2008)

Three from N.O. Region Assume Leadership Posts (The Times-Picayune, 1/15/2008)

2007

Statehouse Women of Both Parties Proud of Numbers (Asbury Park Press, 11/12/2007)

After Adopting Term Limits, States Lose Female Legislators (Washington Post, 4/22/2007)

Women Leaders Move into Power in State Capitals (Associated Press via the Boston Globe, 4/3/2007)

Murray to Focus on Healthcare, Housing (The Boston Globe, 3/22/2007)

In Pelosi Era, Women Still Lag in Legislatures (Associated Press via USA Today, 3/5/2007)

In State Legislatures, Democrats Are Pusing Toward Parity Between the Sexes (The New York Times, 2/15/2007)

Women Making Slow Progress in Landing Top Jobs in N.C. Legislature (Winston-Salem Journal, 1/23/07)

Women Still Scarce in the State House (DesMoines Register, 1/21/07)

Women Senators talk Defense (ABC News, 1/17/2007)

Women Mixing Politics, Family (Richmond Times-Dispatch, 1/7/2007)

2006

Women's Report Card in 2006 Vote (Christian Science Monitor, 11/21/2006)

Women Rise to Top of Legislature, Congress (Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/17/2006)

As Speaker, Pelosi Would Follow in Legislators' Footsteps (Roll Call, 11/7/2006)

California Lawmakers Adopt Tough Climate Rules (National Public Radio, 8/31/2006)

Tough Senate President Looking to Leave Her Mark (Rocky Mountain News, 8/26/2006)

Groups Seek Female Candidates (USA Today, 8/10/2006)

Texas Pharmacist to Head NCSL (Stateline.org, 5/24/2006)

Mothers Help Set the Legislative Rules (San Antonio Express-News, 5/14/2006)

Caucus Puts Hawaii Women First (Star Bulletin, 3/19/2006)

2005

Vermont House Speaker: "I'm Not Slick" (Stateline.org, 4/25/2005)

Stine Adjusts to Role as Madame President (Cincinnati Post Frankfort Bureau, 4/5/2005)

Maryland Women Officials Lead US (Newszap.com, 3/10/2005)

First-Ever Indian Woman Lawmaker Feels Welcome (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 3/2/2005)

Morgan on the Rise (Oregon News-Review, 2/15/2005)

Fewer Women in State Politics (Bangor Daily News, 1/28/2005)

Women Pack Powerful Punch in Idaho Legislature (Idaho Statesman, 1/26/2005)

Delaware Near Top for Women in Legislature (Delaware News Journal, 1/26/2005)

First Woman Named Top Whip in House (Charleston Post & Courier, 1/13/2005)

After Walking, She's Running....the Senate (Rocky Mountain News, 1/12/2005)

Fewer Women Choose Politics in Michigan (Ann Arbor News, 1/10/2005)

2004

3 Women Lawmakers Help Reverse State Trend (Omaha World-Herald, 11/21/2004)

Woman Hold Mere Quarter of Legislature (Missoulian.com, 11/15/2004)

No 'Year of the Women' in 2004 Elections (Stateline.org, 11/10/2004)

California: Post-Election Analysis Reveals Troubling Trend for Women (Sacramento Bee, 11/4/2004)

Women Crowd Ballot in Missouri(Christian Science Monitor, 9/16/2004)

Lawmaking on the go: A day in the life of a Md. delegate (Stateline.org, 3/22/2004)

2003

Coggs Remembered As A Trailblazer In Legislature (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 12/15/03).

Mold-Breaking Rivals Vie In Louisiana Runoff Election (Stateline.org, 10/15/03).

Local GOP Shines Spotlight On Women (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, 10/08/03).

Grandmother Poised To Become Utah Gov (Stateline.org, 9/29/03).

First Female Muslim Legislator Seeks Improving Her Community (Missouri Digital News, 5/8/03)

States Balance "He's" And "She's" (Stateline.org, 4/3/03).

Fewer Women In Legislatures, Other Offices (USA Today, 1/30/03).

Oklahoma's Monson Is Political Pioneer (Stateline.org, 1/15/03).

2002

Women Gain Ground in State Capitol But Say They Have a Way to Go (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 11/07/02).

Women Set Record, With Six as Governors (Honolulu Advertiser, 11/07/02).

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