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Legislation of Interest, January 2016

Legislation of Interest as of 01/29/2016
Prepared by Smith, Harris, and Carr.

By McDaniel, Joyce, 9 yearsJanuary 29, 2016 ago

2015 Good Guy Awards

By McDaniel, Joyce, 9 yearsNovember 2, 2015 ago

Photos From Reception Honoring Mayor Megan Barry and Female Councilmembers

By McDaniel, Joyce, 9 yearsOctober 15, 2015 ago

Reception for Mayor-Elect Megan Barry and Female Council Members

Tuesday September 29, 2015 – Tuesday September 29, 2015 150 3rd Ave S Map and Directions | Register Description: Register

By McDaniel, Joyce, 9 yearsSeptember 22, 2015 ago

Friday October 23, 2015 – Friday October 23, 2015 Downtown Nashville Sheraton Hotel Map and Directions | Register Description: The annual Good Guy Awards allows us to honor the men in our community who have worked to engage women in the political process and community leadership. This year, our honorees are: Rashed Read more…

By McDaniel, Joyce, 9 yearsSeptember 3, 2015 ago

Committee of Men Who Believe in Women

Dear Believer in Women, On October 23, 2015, The Women’s Political Collaborative of Tennessee will celebrate the 23rd Annual Good Guy Awards with a luncheon at the Downtown Nashville Sheraton Hotel. As part of this event, we invite you to join the Committee of Men Who Believe in Women. Read more…

By McDaniel, Joyce, 9 yearsAugust 25, 2015 ago

Get Out the Vote Breakfast – August

Saturday August 22, 2015 – Saturday August 22, 2015 Nashville Children's Theater Map and Directions | Register Description: Register

By McDaniel, Joyce, 9 yearsAugust 17, 2015 ago

Get Out the Vote Breakfast

Saturday July 18, 2015 – Saturday July 18, 2015 Map and Directions | Register Description: Register

By McDaniel, Joyce, 9 yearsJuly 9, 2015 ago

Tomorrow's Family

Tuesday June 23, 2015 – Tuesday June 23, 2015 The Mad Platter Restaurant Map and Directions | Register Description: Register

By McDaniel, Joyce, 9 yearsJune 5, 2015 ago

2015 Legislative Wrap-Up

Adoption WPC worked with Sen. Haile and Rep. Faison, the sponsors of SB440/HB445 (now Public Chapter 113), which shortens the time period during which a parent can revoke the surrender of a child for adoption from 10 days to 3 days. Pre-Marital Retirement Accounts in Divorce This was TN Bar Read more…

By McDaniel, Joyce, 10 yearsMay 26, 2015 ago

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