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For Wisconsin Women, This May Be Their Year

By Melanie Fonder ● Uncategorized ● July 16, 2002

An unprecedented number of women are vying for elected office in Wisconsin, and may change the face of politics in the Badger State. The gubernatorial race is the tightest since 1986 and pro-women suburban female voters could decide the outcome.

Women Mayors Pushing for More Power Among Peers

By Melanie Fonder ● Politics ● June 24, 2002

The U.S. Conference of Mayors is the spawning ground for many a state and national public office holder. However, too few women hold leadership posts in the group and the push is on to make a change.