Your Voice Matters
The Oklahoma Women's Coalition is tracking 80+ proposed bills that could positively impact the status of women in Oklahoma if passed. These laws would help protect women from workplace discrimination; combat domestic violence; provide access to healthcare; and reduce the number of non-violent female offenders in prison. 

Currently, Oklahoma is ranked as the third worst state in the nation for the overall status of women but we believe that this can and will change. The Coalition may need your help in the weeks to come to help support these important bills. Watch your e-mail for legislative alerts!

Equal Pay for Equal Work
Representatives Jason Dunnington & Emily Virgin are pushing for equal pay for women. Although there is a federal law that requires equal pay, women still make less money than men for the same jobs even with the same experience & education in Oklahoma. To learn more about the bill being introduced or to see part of the press conference we participated in,  click here.

 
OWC Co-Hosted
Pipeline to Politics

Pipeline to Politics is a nonpartisan program for women who are interested in increasing their involvement in politics and public services. The one-day event was held January 30th at Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma. The program, co-hosted by Oklahoma Women's Coalition and The Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center at The University of Oklahoma, was a success. Participants heard from speakers Senators AJ Griffin & Kay Floyd, County Commissioner Willa Johnson, Sally's List Executive Director Kendra Horn, and Former Lt. Governor Jari Askins. To view photos and posts from the program,    click here.

Oklahoma Women's Coalition joins Oklahomans for Criminal Justice Reform

During the last week in January, Oklahomans for Criminal Justice Reform announced a ballot initiative that will reclassify certain low-level offenses as misdemeanors instead of felonies. This will lower our female non-violent incarcerations and the money saved can be used toward treatment of drug addiction and mental health conditions.  Read more about it here.

Day at the Capitol
12:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Tuesday, March 1
Oklahoma State Capitol | 4th Floor Rotunda

 Join us between 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
to meet your legislators, engage with our organizational partners and
ultimately create a meaningful presence at the capitol for women and girls.
We will gather at 1 p.m. for a special briefing on the Coalition's 2016 legislative priorities as well as hear from OWC's Executive Director Danielle Ezell, Jan Loftis (Gilmore Communications), Joel Dean (Journal Record Legislative Report) and Marnie Taylor (Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits).
We need your help to make sure legislators keep the concerns
of women and girls at the forefront of their minds this year!
 

Young Professional's Roundtable to Meet on February 24
After a successful Open House on January 26, OWC's Young Professionals Roundtable will meet again on Wednesday, February 24 to hear from Jennifer Meckling, OK Center for Nonprofits, to have a discussion on finding the right nonprofit board for you. They will meet at OWC's offices - 720 W. Wilshire Blvd., Suite 101 - at 5:30 p.m. Join this dynamic group of young women for networking, education and to learn more about the Coalition's work. To learn more, email Abbey Trent.
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