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Launching League of Our Own Washington

December 8, 2020Blog

Today is an exciting day for Washington state. Today we are launching League of Our Own Washington.

League of Our Own Washington is a nonprofit 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to finding talented women to run for office and providing them with the tools, resources, training, and mentorship they need to be successful candidates and effective leaders. We recruit and train all women who prioritize free markets, individual rights, and fiscal responsibility.

I am excited about League of Our Own Washington because it’s a program that never stops. We take a long-term approach. What do I mean by that? As an example, a scout may identify a prospect who has great potential but is not ready to run in the current cycle. With coaching, mentoring, and training she could be a stellar candidate, ready to run a few years down the road. It is also a program that keeps good candidates engaged even if they lose the first time.

It is a 365 day a year program and it will take all of us for it to succeed. I welcome you to participate as a prospect with eyes on elected office, a scout to find potential and talented women, or as a coach to help develop the next wave of great women leaders in Washington state.

This can’t happen without you. I encourage you to sign up before the end of 2020. There are local races next year that are wonderful opportunities for women to run and serve.

Let’s hit the ground running on January 1^st with you signed up and ready to make this program successful!

Sally Poliak

Chair of the Board

League of Our Own Washington

League of Our Own Washington Honorary Co-Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers Selected as Republican Leader of the Energy and Commerce Committee

December 8, 2020News

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) released the following statement after being selected by her colleagues as the Republican Leader of the House Energy and Commerce Committee:

“I’m honored to have earned the support of my colleagues to serve as the Republican Leader of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. This committee is critical to addressing the issues that matter to people in Eastern Washington, like bridging the digital divide, bringing doctors to rural communities, keeping energy rates low, and protecting free speech online,” said McMorris Rodgers. “We are in a battle for the heart and soul of America. From blatant assaults on free speech, to Medicare-for-All, to the Green New Deal, Energy and Commerce is at the very center of the battles for freedom to beat socialism and hope to beat fear. My goal is to maximize Energy and Commerce to secure America’s and Eastern Washington’s future as the best place in the world to innovate, save lives, and raise people’s standard of living.”

NOTE: The House Energy and Commerce Committee has broad jurisdiction over health care, energy, environment, technology, data, broadband, and much more. Read more here.