ST. PAUL, MN – State lawmakers from the Minnesota House and Senate will join advocates of the Women’s Economic Security Act on Wednesday, April 9 at 10:30am for a news conference on the front capitol steps.
The event, announced today on Equal Pay Day, is taking place ahead of a vote on the bill by the entire House of Representatives.
Some of the bill’s chief goals include closing the gender pay gap, expanding access to high-quality, affordable childcare and strengthening workplace protections for pregnant mothers. The bill is a major component of DFL lawmakers’ agenda to build on Minnesota’s positive economic momentum.
Full details for the news conference are as follows:
WHAT:
News conference on the Women’s Economic Security Act
WHEN:
Wednesday, April 9 at 10:30am
WHERE:
Front steps of the capitol
WHO:
Representative Carly Melin (Chief House author)
Senator Sandy Pappas (Chief Senate author)
Senate and House lawmakers who authored legislation included in the omnibus bills
Members of the public who support the Women’s Economic Security Act