How did we lose female lawmakers? USA
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.
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.