The Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development
“BILLD is an opportunity to learn from the best in government, communications
and leadership.”
—Michigan Rep. Eileen Kowall, Class of 2010
18th Annual Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development
August 10-14, 2012 :: Madison, Wisconsin
A unique educational experience for legislators
Each summer, 37 lawmakers from the 11 member states of the Midwestern Legislative Conference and its affiliate members gather in Madison, Wis., for a unique five-day educational experience.
In addition to its focus on leadership training, such as conflict resolution and negotiation, BILLD includes policy sessions on issues such as education, corrections, health care and economic development, as well as seminars on media relations, priority management and consensus building.
The BILLD program is conducted by CSG's Midwestern Office in cooperation with The Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The program takes place each summer on the university’s campus.
Fellowships are awarded on a competitive, nonpartisan basis by a Steering Committee of legislators from the region.
Click here for information on how to apply for a fellowship.