‘State of Women’ in America Report Ranks Hawaii No. 2

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That’s according to this analysis from the Center for American Progress, an “independent nonpartisan educational institute dedicated to improving the lives of Americans through progressive ideas and action.”

The analysis reviewed three categories critical to women’s overall well-being—economics, leadership and health—in evaluating the 50 states. 

Hawaii‘s overall ranking placed it No. 2, behind Maryland and ahead of Vermont, with a grade of “A.” Oklahoma, Utah and Louisiana each received an “F” and finished 48th, 49th and 50th, respectively. 

Despite the strong ranking for Hawaii, in some areas our state could be doing better. For example, while 75 percent of our congressional delegation is female, only 31.6 percent of the seats in the Hawaii Legislature are held by women — better than most states but hardly representative of the population as a whole.

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Photo: Screen shot from Mapping the State of Women in America, Sept. 25. (Center for American Progress)

—Chad Blair

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