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National Foundation for Women Legislators

The vision of NFWL is to empower and inspire elected women to become thought leaders who shape America's future. The mission of NFWL is to provide strategic resources to elected women for leadership development, exchange of diverse legislative ideas, and effective governance through conferences, state outreach, educational materials professional and personal relationships, and networking. We encourage the election and/or appointment of women to public office.


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Fighting Food Loss Through Education in Florida

The state of Florida is no stranger to hurricanes. Floridians worry about flooding, property damage, and harsh winds. But another issue often goes forgotten, and it starts in the kitchen.

When hurricane season hits, the power usually goes out, which means refrigerators begin to warm, putting perishable food at risk. According to foodsafety.gov, refrigerators can keep food safe for only four hours during a power outage.

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Meet the Fall 2026 Fulcrum Fellows: Six New Voices Strengthening Civic Journalism

The Fulcrum is proud to introduce the six students selected for the Fall 2026 Fulcrum Fellowship, a semester‑long program designed to strengthen the next generation of civic‑minded journalists. Building on the momentum of the summer cohort, this fall class reflects the fellowship’s mission: elevating diverse voices, sharpening democratic storytelling skills, and preparing emerging reporters to cover the systems shaping American civic life.

This cohort reflects the fellowship’s continued expansion and its growing partnership with the Latino News Network (LNN), which brings additional mentorship, newsroom collaboration, and community‑driven reporting opportunities to the fellows.

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Bipartisan Support for Legal Status and Immigration Reform

While immigration is a highly divisive issue in Washington, DC, new surveys in 11 competitive states and 28 congressional districts across the country reveal substantial bipartisan common ground among the public on proposals to address the millions of undocumented people living in the US.

These results come from surveys conducted by the Program for Public Consultation (PPC) to nearly 20,000 adults from May 27th to June 25th, as part of its Common Ground in the Battlegrounds? survey series being conducted in the run-up to the November election, as well as in a national survey conducted in February with over 2500 respondents.

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Bipartisan Support for Legal Status and Immigration Reform

While immigration is a highly divisive issue in Washington, DC, new surveys in 11 competitive states and 28 congressional districts across the country reveal substantial bipartisan common ground among the public on proposals to address the millions of undocumented people living in the US.

These results come from surveys conducted by the Program for Public Consultation (PPC) to nearly 20,000 adults from May 27th to June 25th, as part of its Common Ground in the Battlegrounds? survey series being conducted in the run-up to the November election, as well as in a national survey conducted in February with over 2500 respondents.

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