KANKAKEE – State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) was awarded a fellowship to attend the upcoming Midwestern Leadership Institute. The event will take place on August 23-27 in Madison, Wisconsin, for The Council of State Governments’ 29th annual Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development (BILLD).
“It is such an honor to be selected for this incredible opportunity,” said Rep. Haas. “Attending the upcoming Midwestern Leadership Institute will allow me to learn and grow as a lawmaker, all while meeting incredible other legislators from across the Midwest and Canada.”
Since its founding in 1995, BILLD has graduated about 1,000 lawmakers. State legislators from the 11 Midwestern states are chosen to participate through a competitive, nonpartisan selection process. Haas is one of 39 legislators selected to participate in the program this year.
A program of The Council of State Governments’ Midwestern Office, the 2024 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, including the economy, trade, and criminal justice, and public safety policy.
Rep. Haas concluded, “As lifelong learners, there are always opportunities for us to grow as public servants and lawmakers. I am looking forward to bringing back additional knowledge and experience to continue serving the people of the 79th District.”
For more information about Representative Haas, visit RepHaas.com.
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