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Update: Philadelphia Paid Sick-Leave Bill
We have previously written about the importance of the Promoting Healthy Families and Workplaces Bill which would give Philadelphia part-time and full-time workers the opportunity to earn sick time proportionate to hours worked and the size of the business. At...
What We're Reading: Women’s Health
There has been an overwhelming amount of news out there concerning women’s health recently, so much that it is impossible to write an individual blog post on all the stories WLP staff come across. Below you will find a list of some of the stories we have been reading...
Remembering Dr. Tiller in the Abortion Debate
Two years ago yesterday, Dr. George Tiller of Wichita, Kansas, was murdered for his work as a well-known abortion provider. Dr. Tiller was renowned for the high level of care that he provided to women for many years. Despite the tragic end to Dr. Tiller’s career, he...
LGBT Non-Discrimination Bills Introduced in PA House and Senate
To take a break from the myriad of bad news coming out of the Pennsylvanian House of Representatives, we are very happy to report that House Bill 300 was reintroduced along with companion Senate Bill 910. As you may remember, HB 300 is the bill amending the...
PA House Budget Cuts Domestic Violence Program Funding by Over $1 Million
Earlier this month, Pennsylvania House members – mostly Republican – voted for burdensome, expensive new regulations for abortion providers, citing their concern for women’s health and safety as their only motive. Last week, they approved the House Republican version...
