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06/18/2025
National Legislative Conference Saint Louis
The 2025 National Legislative Conference will provide actionable information about the most innovative policy ideas for female state legislators. Conference programming will focus on topics surrounding Access to Health Care, Resilient Communities and Strong Economies.
11/19/2025
Leadership & Innovation Summit La Jolla
The Leadership & Innovation will provide actionable information about the most innovative policy ideas for female state legislators. Conference programming will focus on the topics surrounding Access to Health Care, Resilient Communities and Strong Economies.
“I have greatly enjoyed and prioritized attending the Women In Government conferences since I was first elected to the Massachusetts Legislature in 2015. The opportunity to learn from diverse speakers about timely and pressing policy issues makes me a more effective legislator. Women In Government always chooses a terrific location and ensures that the conferences include downtime for networking and camaraderie among elected officials and conference attendees. I always share with my colleagues how impactful this organization has been in my role as a legislator and encourage them to attend.”
Representative Hannah Kane (R-MA)
“Women in Government and the amazing legislators who attend provide important opportunities for me and my colleagues in the biopharmaceutical industry to interact, help inform, provide resources and discuss policy issues with legislators before we may be testifying or in their offices on a particular bill. The agenda allows for additional socialization with external stakeholders in the healthcare and business community, something that’s invaluable when networking and knowing others is a priority. After more than 10 years in working with Women In Government, PhRMA appreciates our collaboration and work with the women legislators and great staff of the organization.”
Sharon Lamberton, MS, RN, Deputy Vice President of State Policy, PhRMA
“State Government Affairs Council (SGAC) is a proud partner with Women In Government in their support of the work of all women legislators. Women In Government provides a forum for civil discourse in a non-partisan environment. Through valuable programming and collaboration with legislative peers and private sector experts, WIG creates an environment where women legislators can learn, share ideas and create effective public policy.”
Beth Loudy, Executive Director, State Government Affairs Council (SGAC)
“As Chairwoman of the Department of Health and Human Services appropriations subcommittee in Michigan, Women In Government has afforded me the opportunity to meet with policy experts and decision makers in the Healthcare industry to better prepare myself and my state for the future. The ability to reach across the country and continue conversations that were started at Women In Government conference is such valuable tool to help me as a lawmaker.”
Senator Sylvia Santana (D-MI)
