Tennessee Women's Political Caucus:

Two of the Caucus’ legislative priorities related to support of funding for the Tennessee Economic Council on Women and for specialized programs for women in the Department of Health were fully funded in the new budget.

Because of the use of both temporary federal funds and non-recurring state dollars to balance the coming year’s budget, 2010 session budget discussions will be difficult, particularly for organizations that support programs dedicated to serving the needs of low-income women and children; an area the Caucus has diligently kept an eye on.

The Caucus monitored 16 bills that were passed this year...

Follow this link to read more about bills the TWPC supported and opposed and the final score.

The TWPC mission is to "promote full and equal participation of women in government and the political process," "encourage women to seek public office," to "support measures that will open up economic and political opportunities for women."

Website: Tennessee Women’s Political Caucus