Pennsylvania: Legislation

WomenVote PA organized its first women's lobby day in April of 2006 in collaboration with coalition partners from across Pennsylvania including the National Council of Jewish Women, the Delta Sigma Theta Alumnae of Philadelphia, Planned Parenthood Advocates, the Coalition of Labor Union Women, the National Council of 100 Black Women, the Women's Law Project, and Pennsylvania NOW chapters. Over 80 individuals, many representing other organizations, traveled to Harrisburg to hear a panel of experts address some of the emerging issues facing women in our state. Before visiting legislators, each participant received a packet of information containing talking points, tips on lobbying elected officials, and information for constituencts to present to their representatives. WVPA plans to hold annual lobby days focusing on educating women about current issues.

Legislative Update

General Assembly currently working on budgetary isues. WVPA legislative update will be posted in fall.