The state House of Representatives took a step on April 19 toward closing the gender wage gap and ensuring women earn equal pay for equal work by passing House Bill 5386.
Pleased to announce with my Democratic colleagues that the State Bond Commission will consider approving about $9.7 million in state funding for four city projects next Friday when it holds a special meeting.
Lawmakers advocated for the passage of Senate Bill 13 which would prevent the state from shackling incarcerated women during pregnancy or labor and would require incarcerated women to be provided with sufficient menstrual supplies.
