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- Legislative Accomplishments, 1982-2014 2010Mandatory Joint Custody/Equal Time – FAILS TO PASS (Opposed by WPC). This perennial legislation, often filed multiple times in one session, has required heavy levels of time, energy, and member contacts, but, once again, the WPC membership was an integral part of a successful effort to stop it. HB2916, by Rep. Mike Bell, was the primary vehicle this year for the “DADS” group that has historically pushed the bill. In a surprise move early in session, the bill was assigned to a different subcommittee of the Children and Family Affairs Committee, one that had never heard the bill before, and Rep. Bell was the subcommittee chairman in charge. After literally weeks of hearings and emotional discussion, there was significant opposition among subcommittee members to the original bill. An amendment that eliminated the equal time requirement, the bill’s central provision, was added over the sponsor’s objections, and he took the bill “off notice,” which is usually a sign that the bill will not be heard again and is dead. However, Rep. Bell later decided to revive the bill, and he agreed to keep the subcommittee amendment on the bill, if the full committee would pass it out. The committee approved…
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Marriage Equality: What If?

Wednesday June 3, 2015 – Wednesday June 3, 2015 Patricia Hart Building/ FiftyForward Map and Directions | Register Description: Join us on June 3rd for the Women’s Political Collaborative’s forum on marriage equality. Bill Harbison, President-elect of the Tennessee Bar Association, and Hedy Weinberg, Executive Director of the American Civil Read more…

By McDaniel, Joyce, 10 yearsMay 26, 2015 ago

2015 Spring Revue Knoxville

Thursday May 7, 2015 – Thursday May 7, 2015 The Foundry – On The Fair Site Map and Directions | Register Description: If you would like to be a member of “Honoring the Legacy of Women,” you may select the $100 option from the ticket prices below. The Legacy of Read more…

By McDaniel, Joyce, 10 yearsApril 22, 2015 ago

Mayoral Forum on Issues Facing Nashville Women

Tuesday April 28, 2015 – Tuesday April 28, 2015 Map and Directions | Register Description: THE LOCATION OF THIS EVENT HAS CHANGED! In order to accommodate more people, this event has moved to Collins Alumni Auditorium. See below for more information. The Women’s Political Collaborative of Tennessee is proud Read more…

By McDaniel, Joyce, 10 yearsApril 7, 2015 ago

Black History Month Breakfast

Tuesday March 31, 2015 – Tuesday March 31, 2015 | Register Description: Register

By McDaniel, Joyce, 10 yearsFebruary 4, 2015 ago

Day on the Hill

7:30 – 8:30 a.m. We will start the day with a breakfast hosted by the Business and Professional Women of TN at Waller Law, 511 Union Street, 27th floor. The breakfast is free. 8:30 – 11:45 a.m. Legislative Office and committee visits. 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Luncheon at Waller Law. Read more…

By McDaniel, Joyce, 10 yearsJanuary 27, 2015 ago

A Year of Action – Discussion

Tuesday January 27, 2015 The Mad Platter Restaurant Map and Directions

By McDaniel, Joyce, 10 yearsDecember 17, 2014 ago

WPC Holiday Party

Tuesday December 16, 2014 – Tuesday December 16, 2014 The Mad Platter Restaurant Map and Directions | Register Description: Register

By McDaniel, Joyce, 10 yearsDecember 3, 2014 ago

2014 ATHENA Nominees

WPC has nominated two outstanding women for this year’s ATHENA Award and ATHENA Young Professional Award. Please mark your calendars for this year’s ATHENA Award Ceremony: March 26th at Centennial Park. WPC’s Young Professional Award Nominee Sarah Tanksley Stockton Sarah is the Public Information Officer with Health Care Finance and Administration, Read more…

By McDaniel, Joyce, 10 yearsNovember 6, 2014 ago

Photos from 2014 Good Guy Awards

Good Guy Awards 2014

By McDaniel, Joyce, 10 yearsOctober 22, 2014 ago

Get Out the Vote October

Thursday October 16, 2014 Nashville Children’s Theater Please join us for a free breakfast to meet some of the candidates, discuss the issues, and VOTE! Register

By McDaniel, Joyce, 10 yearsOctober 9, 2014 ago

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