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SecState Wyman receives leadership award

SecState Wyman receives leadership award

Flanked by Senate Republican Caucus Whip Ann Rivers (left) and Senate Republican Caucus Chair Linda Evans Parlette, Secretary of State Kim Wyman thanks the Senate Republican Caucus for giving her the Women in Leadership Award. (Photos courtesy of Legislative Support Services Photography Department) Secretary of State Kim Wyman has received a new award from legislators for her work in helping make an information technology training program available, for free, to people throughout Washington. Wyman is the first recipient of the…

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Grrrrl Power: Washington women rock

Grrrrl Power: Washington women rock

Barbara Madsen has been installed as chief justice of the Washington Supreme Court, placing her at the pinnacle of the state’s judicial branch.  It’s part of a remarkable story of women trailblazers in state politics and government. Madsen, who has served on the highest court since 1992, succeeds Gerry Alexander, the longest-serving chief in state history. Madsen, in brief comments at installation ceremonies at the Temple of Justice on Monday, highlighted the contributions of women and minorities in the state…

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