Thu
Jan 3 2013
08:12 am
By: R. Neal  shortURL
What: LWV Legislative Breakfast
When: Saturday, January 12, 2013 - 10:00am
Where: Knoxville News-Sentinel, 2332 News-Sentinel Drive
The Knoxville League of Women Voters is hosting a Legislative Breakfast, Jan. 12th at 10AM at the Knoxville News Sentinel Building, 2332 News-Sentinel Drive.
Following an informal breakfast, area state legislators will present their perspectives on issues that are likely to arise in the upcoming legislative session. After their short presentations, attendees will have the chance to ask questions. The meeting is free of charge and open to the public.
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UPDATE: The League of Women
UPDATE:
The League of Women Voters of Knoxville/Knox County will host a breakfast with state Senators Randy McNally (R-Knoxville) and Becky Duncan Massey (R-Knoxville) on Saturday, January 12th at the Knoxville News-Sentinel Building from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The breakfast is open to the public.
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McNally represents Knox County residents in the 5th District, while Massey represents the 6th District. Senator Stacey Campfield (R-Knoxville), representing the 7th District, declined the invitation to participate this year.
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