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The women of the Maine Women's Lobby reflect on the 124th

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24 Jun 2009

Last week, the Village Soup posted an article featuring reflections on the 124th session from capital-area legislators. Their reflections are really interesting – and got me wondering what others thought. So, I started asking around … and here are some reflections from the women of the Maine Women’s Lobby: Here’s what Laura had to say: [...]

girls rock…

In: Maine Women's Lobby|Uncategorized|Women's Leadership

21 Jun 2009

I mean, these girls REALLY rock. Today, I spent my afternoon at the offices of Hardy Girls Healthy Women in Waterville. We were invited to share the nuts and bolts of creating change. (and when I say nuts and bolts, I really do mean problem, solution, message, and target). These girls are the experts! The [...]

Women's Leadership Action Day a Success!

In: Discrimination|Family Caregiver Protection|Family Responsibilities Discrimination|Hannah Pingree|Maine State House|Maine Women's Lobby|Maine Women's Policy Center|Speaker of the House|Women's Leadership

13 May 2009

Members of the Women’s Leadership Action Coalition spent the day at the State House – learning the ropes, understanding the impact of the state budget, and hearing from the Legislature’s trifecta of women leaders: Senate President Libby Mitchell, Speaker Hannah Pingree, and Senate Majority Leader Lisa Marrache. Their advice: “let your legislators know you’re here!” Done. The [...]

103 Girls Rock the House…and the Senate!

In: Girls' Day|Hannah Pingree|Maine State House|Maine Women's Policy Center|Speaker of the House|Women's Leadership

21 Mar 2009

And what a day it was! The girls were guided through the day – and the State House – by 60 volunteers, including lawyers, journalists, lobbyists, professors, students, and social justice activists. Reflecting on what life was like for me as an 8th grade girl – growing up on a farm in central Maine – [...]

Lawmakers to Girls: Go For It!

In: Girls' Day|Maine State House|Maine Women's Policy Center|Press Link|Women's Leadership

20 Mar 2009

Did you know that the Maine Legislature is still 70 percent men? Girls’ Day at the State House,  a program hosted by the Maine Women’s Policy Center, is trying to increase the percentage of women legislators. Many lawmakers also stepped into the action in order to encourage the girls to take leadership positions.

Governor Baldacci Welcomes 100 Girls to State House

In: Girls' Day|Governor Baldacci|Maine State House|Maine Women's Policy Center|Press Link|Women's Leadership

19 Mar 2009

Each year, for almost 13 years now, the Governor of Maine welcomes over one hundred 8th grade girls to the state house for a day of learning about leadership. The program, Girls’ Day at the State House, is hosted by the Maine Women’s Policy Center.

From Pembroke to Portland: Almost Fifty School Districts Represented

In: Girls' Day|Maine State House|Maine Women's Policy Center|Press Link|Women's Leadership

18 Mar 2009

Students from school districts including Pembroke, Madawaska, Bangor and Portland will participate in “Girls’ Day at the State House.” The purpose of the day is to teach girls about the legislative process and the important role women play in shaping Maine’s public policy. This will be the 13th year that Maine Women’s Policy Center has [...]

Getting Ready for Girls' Day

In: Girls' Day|Maine Women's Policy Center|Women's Leadership

18 Mar 2009

We’re gearing up for the Maine Women’s Policy Center Girls’ Day at the State House! 100+ girls and nearly as many volunteers will be packing the state house halls and getting a hands-on introduction to the policymaking process. I’m scanning the list now we’ve got girls coming from as far away as Van Buren, Machiasport, [...]

Girls Rock the House on March 19, 2009

In: Girls' Day|Maine Women's Policy Center|Women's Leadership

13 Mar 2009

100 8th grade girls wearing t-shirts that read “Girls Rock the House…and the Senate” will converge on Thursday, March 19, 2009 for the 13th annual Girls’ Day at the State House event in Augusta. Students from school districts as diverse as Pembroke, Madawaska, Bangor, and Portland will come together for the day to learn how [...]


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