When Washington lawmakers assembled a few weeks ago to announce a deal on a state operating budget, something was noticeably absent: women.
Announcing the long-awaited bargain were 11 men — Gov. Jay Inslee, the leaders of the four political caucuses of the Legislature and the top budget negotiators.
What made it even more striking was that just a year ago, the governor and the Senate leader were women, while three years ago the House majority leader and lead budget writers were as well.
We invite you to read the full article published July 8, 2013 by The News Tribune
When Washington lawmakers assembled a few weeks ago to announce a deal on a state operating budget, something was noticeably absent: women.
Announcing the long-awaited bargain were 11 men — Gov. Jay Inslee, the leaders of the four political caucuses of the Legislature and the top budget negotiators.
What made it even more striking was that just a year ago, the governor and the Senate leader were women, while three years ago the House majority leader and lead budget writers were as well.
We invite you to read the full article published July 8, 2013 by The News Tribune