Saint Paul, MN- State Representative Liz Lee (DFL-Saint Paul) was among 38 select lawmakers chosen to participate in a training program that annually identifies and assists promising state leaders in the Midwest.
Rep. Lee will meet with fellow lawmakers from Minnesota and 10 other Midwestern states and three Canadian provinces on August 22-26 in Madison, Wis., for The Council of State Governments’ 30th annual Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development (BILLD).
“I am deeply honored to represent my district and the great state of Minnesota at the Midwestern Leadership Institute,” said Rep. Lee. “This is an incredible opportunity to connect with inspiring leaders from across our region and learn innovative approaches that I can bring back home to better serve all Minnesotans. I look forward to the discussions ahead and to strengthening the tools that will help us tackle the challenges and opportunities facing our communities.”
Since 1995, more than 1,000 lawmakers have graduated from the Bowhay Institute. State legislators from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin are chosen to participate through a competitive, nonpartisan selection process. Members of the Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan legislative assemblies are selected by their caucuses to take part in the program.
BILLD was founded in 1995 to help new legislators meet the demands of increased policy responsibility being shifted to the states. The 2025 BILLD program will include courses and seminars conducted by policy experts, Midwestern legislative leaders, and professional development trainers. In addition to curriculum designed to develop leadership skills, the program analyzes a variety of public policy issues.
Founded in 1933, The Council of State Governments has national headquarters in Lexington, Ky., and regional offices in Atlanta, Chicago (Lombard, Ill.), New York City, and Sacramento. The goal of the national, nonpartisan organization is to assist and advance state government by providing research assistance, professional development and educational opportunities, interstate consulting services, and public policy trends analysis.
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