WOMEN’S REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
Representative Cynthia Davis’ House Bill 46 is on the House calendar and could come up for a vote any day next week. This bill is dangerous, unnecessary and does nothing to reduce unintended pregnancies. Women’s health and domestic violence advocates strongly oppose this legislation. If you want more specific information on this bill, or if you have not yet contacted your legislator about it, visit: http://www.ppaction.org/campaign/coercion_committees_HB46 href=”http://www.ppaction.org/campaign/coercion_committees_HB46″>http://www.ppaction.org/campaign/coercion_committees_HB46.
Please join Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region in Jefferson City next Tuesday to lobby against HB 46. We have a strategically targeted list of legislators who need to hear our message and hear it fast. By joining us at the capitol you will be the voice of all those who oppose this legislation but cannot make the trip.
Contact Angie Postal for more information- 314-531-7526, ext. 334 or mailto:angie.postal@ppslr.org
MISSOURI NONDISCRIMINATION ACT (MONA)
Despite other ‘http://promoonline.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=84&Itemid=27 href=”http://promoonline.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=84&Itemid=27″>offensive’ activity on the House side of the state legislature, the Senate made a huge step forward this week in securing basic rights here in Missouri.
This past Wednesday the Missouri Nondiscrimination Act (MONA) had its first Senate Committee hearing since 2001. MONA has been a major legislative priority for PROMO and the LGBT community, and we now have a strong shot at getting this bill out of committee and to the Senate floor for a full vote.
In tough economic times, it can be difficult to make the case to broaden civil rights and justice protections. That’s why the testimony PROMO lined up on behalf of MONA targeted direct reasons why passing the bill would be good policy for our state.
Of course you can’t do anything pro-equality in Missouri without drawing some attention. In opposition we had representatives from the Missouri Family Network, the Eagle Forum and Concerned Women of America. They are perennial opponents to advancements across the board in social justice.
For more information about MONO, contact A.J. Bockelman at PROMO -314.862.4900 or www.promoonline.org
