State PAL Publications

The Economic and Workforce Impact of Restrictive Abortion Laws

This report examines the far-reaching economic effects of the 2022 Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health, which overturned Roe v. Wade and gave states the authority to ban abortion.

Latina Women Won’t Reach Pay Equity with White Men Until 2198

This fact sheet analyzes the persistently wide earnings gap between Hispanic or Latina women and White non-Hispanic men nationally and state-by-state.

State by State, Mothers are Paid Less than Fathers

This fact sheet provides national and state-by-state median annual earnings data for mothers and fathers of children younger than 18 and highlights parental earnings gaps by race and ethnicity.

The Economic Impacts of Reproductive Restrictions in Florida

This briefing paper describes the economic impacts of reproductive restrictions in Florida since the Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to abortion in 2022.

Black Women Won’t Reach Pay Equity Until 2227

This fact sheet shows that Black women face a substantial gap in earnings compared to White men in each state.

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Women Earn Less than White Men in All but One State

This fact sheet provides national and state-by-state data on the earnings gap between Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) women and White men and explores the sociocultural reasons behind AANHPI women's lower earnings.

Where to From Here? Understanding and Expanding the Landscape of Cash Transfers in the US and Their Impact on Women

This brief provides an overview of the current landscape of state- and national-level cash transfer programs in the US. It identifies the types of programs being implemented and the target populations they serve, focusing on how they reach and affect women across various groups.

Native Women Will Not Reach Pay Equity with White Men Until 2144

This fact sheet analyzes the earnings of Native American and Alaskan Native women and non-Hispanic White men by state.

Sweeping Wins in Minnesota Include Paid Leave and Student Parent Supports

This blog highlights 2023 legislative actions in Minnesota that established a new paid leave program and bolstered its Student Parent Support Initiative.

Policy-at-a-Glance: Securing Student Parent Success

This Policy-at-a-Glance summarizes state policy recommendations for meeting the needs of student parents.

State Policy for Student Parent Success: A Landscape Scan of Policy Solutions Enacted at the State Level

This policy brief provides an overview of the myriad of issues faced by student parents and options to utilize state policy solutions to address these issues.

Maine’s Latest Budget Establishes State’s First Paid Leave Program and Boosts Child Care

This blog highlights Maine's first paid family leave program, established in 2023.

For the Class of 2023 in the Northeast, State Abortion Laws are a Key Factor in College Decisions, According to New IWPR Poll

This presentation provides the results of a 2023 poll conducted with prospective and current college and grad students who live in CT, MA, ME, NH, VT, NJ, NY, PA, RI, as well as their parents.

The Status of Women in Florida: Reproductive Rights

This white paper provides an overview of reproductive rights in Florida.

All In Together: A Fact Sheet on the Role of the Family Resource Center in Achieving Student Parent Success at LAVC

This fact sheet summarizes the findings of IWPR's analysis of the experiences of student parents enrolled at Los Angeles Valley Community College.