Sen. Keiser honored for progressive leadership by national organization

OLYMPIA – Sen. Karen Keiser, D-Kent, has been honored with the prestigious Arthur S. Flemming Leadership Award sponsored by the Center for Policy Alternatives, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to help state legislators achieve progressive change. She will receive the award December 8 at the organization’s 2007 Summit on the States in Washington, DC. Other honorees for 2007 include The Honorable Barney Frank (Massachusetts 4th Congressional District) and NAACP Chairman Julian Bond – recipients of Lifetime Achievement Awards.

“The failure of the Bush Administration to address fundamental issues of family leave and health care has spurred states to take action into their own hands.,” Keiser said. “I’m pleased that our efforts to bring about positive change in Washington are being recognized on a national level.”

The Arthur S. Flemming Award is presented to a leader who exemplifies the ideals of public service in the public interest. Former recipients include San Francisco Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr., and Vice President Al Gore.

The Center for Policy Alternatives, based in Washington, D.C., holds the annual Summit of the States, to highlight state policymakers who spur the growth of progressive policies across the country. Approximately 400 progressive state legislators and leaders from across the country, including legislators with key leadership roles within their political parties and legislative chambers, will be in attendance.

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