For example, the tax situation is the lowest in the mid-west, and is the lowest state in spending for state and local government. More lower income people pay taxes than in most other states. Charlotte also chairs a Priority Committee where the major issue is the disparity of health care. Nutrition and physical fitness are other areas of concern. Copies of the report have been sent to all women in the legislature.
All information is documented and footnoted.
However, there is very limited data on health care and employment. Naomi raised the question of an action initiative and a discussion of how to make use of the data. There is a Commission on the Status of Women at the State level, but it has not yet embarked on an action campaign. Representatives from Leadership Bloomington are working with a small group of individuals and advisors to host an exposition on women in leadership positions on Friday, May 18th, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the First Christian Church. They hope to present information via a series of booths set up by umbrella organizations and city boards as to how individuals can become involved.