Economy,  Equality,  First Lady Frances Wolf,  Jobs That Pay,  Press Release,  Women's Rights

First Lady Frances Wolf Hosts Roundtable on Equal Pay, Encourages Continued Action to End Gender Pay Gap in Pennsylvania

August 06, 2018

First Lady Frances Wolf and members of the PA Commission for Women today joined business leaders, lawmakers and advocates for a roundtable discussion at the Governor’s Residence focused on Governor Wolf’s executive action to address the gender pay gap in state government and the need to enact similar policies to protect all women in Pennsylvania from gender-based pay discrimination.

Press Release,  Public Health,  Women's Rights

Governor Wolf Joins Providers, Advocates, Patients in Support of Women’s Reproductive Health Rights

July 25, 2018

Governor Wolf was joined by medical providers, advocates, patients, legislators, and members of the Pennsylvania Commission for Women in support of women’s reproductive health rights at an event at Eakins Lounge at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

Economy,  Equality,  Executive Order,  Jobs That Pay,  Women's Rights

Executive Order: 2018-18-03 – Equal Pay for Employees of the Commonwealth

June 06, 2018

Governor Tom Wolf signed an executive order ending the practice of state agencies requiring a job applicant to provide their salary history during the hiring process.

Economy,  Equality,  Press Release,  Women's Rights

Governor Wolf Takes Action on Equal Pay for Women

June 06, 2018

With Pennsylvania women still paid significantly less than men for the same work, Governor Wolf took action to address the gender pay gap that hurts women, families, and businesses.

Healthcare,  National Issues,  Press Release,  Women's Rights

Governor Wolf: White House Gag Rule Would Restrict Women’s Healthcare, Censor Doctors

May 18, 2018

Governor Tom Wolf today criticized a White House plan to impose a “gag rule” that would prevent doctors from discussing certain legal medical procedures with female patients at health care centers receiving Title X funding.