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Pictures from Day on the Hill 2019!

Published by McDaniel, Joyce on February 27, 2019February 27, 2019

The Women’s Political Collaborative thanks everyone who supported the annual Women’s Day on the Hill. Together, with more than 25 partnering organizations, we met with our state lawmakers and discussed the important issues facing women in Tennessee.

This is also Black History Month and we were so honored to have Sen. Brenda Gilmore, Minority Leader Rep. Karen Camper, Democratic Caucus Chair Sen. Raumesh Akbari, Sen. Katrina Robinson, and Rep. London Lamar speak at our lunch.

Each year we have the opportunity to gather and speak to our lawmakers about our futures and it makes a difference. Please make plan to attend next year’s Day on the Hill!

If you need to renew your membership or join WPCTN click here.

Our members meeting with lawmakers.
Caucus Chair Sen. Raumesh Akbari
State Rep. London Lamar
Minority Leader Rep. Karen Camper
State Sen. Katrina Robinson
Partners on Day on the Hill
Women’s Day on the Hill
A great turnout for lunch

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