MADISON, WI – Following years of anecdotal evidence and hushed whispers, Wisconsin state officials have finally confirmed what many suspected: women are demonstrably capable of holding elected office. A recent, exhaustive study, which involved observing women in various public and private settings, concluded that their brains function similarly to those of their male counterparts, allowing them to comprehend policy documents and engage in parliamentary procedure.

“For a long time, we just didn’t know,” admitted Dr. Eleanor Vance, lead researcher for the Wisconsin Institute of Obvious Findings. “There was this prevailing theory that perhaps women’s hands were too delicate for ballot boxes, or their voices too melodious for legislative debates. Our findings definitively debunk these charming, if scientifically unsound, notions.”

The study, which cost taxpayers an undisclosed sum that was “definitely worth it for the clarity,” also revealed that women could, under certain circumstances, even be trusted with a budget. “It’s truly remarkable,” added State Senator Bartholomew Higgins (R-Oshkosh), who reviewed the findings. “I always assumed they’d just spend it all on throw pillows and scented candles. Turns out, they can actually allocate funds for infrastructure.”

Experts caution, however, that while the biological hurdle has been cleared, societal expectations and entrenched power structures may still present minor obstacles to widespread female participation. But at least now, we know it’s not their fault for being women.