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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Women's Council promotes initiatives to empower women, serves as a clearinghouse for information on programs and resources, conducts research on the status of women, and engages in unique partnerships to address barriers and inequalities affecting Wisconsin women. The Women's Council is comprised of 15 members appointed by the Governor and Legislative leaders.



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America's Heros

THANK YOU! to the women and men working tirelessly on the frontlines battling COVID-19 and keeping essential businesses and services going across Wisconsin.

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FAST FACTS

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of the 3.3 Million Registered Nurses in the United States are women.

New! Facsheets on Women in Elected Office in Wisconsin

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Since 2005, the Women's Council has tracked and published statistics on women in state and local elected off​ices in Wisconsin, including post-election fact sheets updating data on Women the in the Wisconsin Legislature.  Past reports and factsheets are available on the Council's website under the Publications Tab above.



Timeline of women in elected office in Wisconsin state government, including the first women elected to the State Legislature (1925), first female Lieutenant Governor (2001), and first Latina elected to the Legislature (2011). Watch for the 2020 Update, coming soon. Printed copies available by request (while supplies last). 




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Program Spotlight

TB Logo generic sm.jpg  Wisconsin's Governor's Trailblazer Awards for Women in Business

The Governor’s Trailblazer Awards celebrate women's long history of entrepreneurship and deep roots in Wisconsin's broader business community.  The Awards recognize the success of women business owners whose work has carved a path for women business owners today.  

Since 2007, more than 80 women, across 32 Wisconsin counties, have been recognized with a Governor's Trailblazer Award for Women in Business. These Trailblazers come from across Wisconsin, representing businesses large and small and a wide range of industries.  

Awards are currently postponed. Additional information will be provided as available. Follow this page for updates.