State Policy Action Lab (State PAL)

In recent years, state houses are where women have seen the biggest legislative victories on issues like pay equity and paid leave. They are also where key fights to protect health care access, reproductive autonomy, and other essential freedoms are being waged. Data-driven, evidence-informed state policy solutions are critical for achieving gender equity.

Building on IWPR’s signature Status of Women in the States dashboard, State PAL is an interactive tool that brings together more than 100 gender equity data indicators, timely state-level legislative tracking, and actionable state policy recommendations in one dynamic, digital platform.

Explore IWPR data and research, draw connections to state policy solutions, track state legislative developments, and submit technical assistance requests—all in one place.