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by Ashley Lidow on Nov 7, 2018
The results are in and we at WREN have been closely watching the midterms to see who will represent us at the SC Statehouse and beyond. Reports are showing that there was incredible voter turnout with the SC Elections Commission estimating more the 55.7% of voters casting ballots this cycle. That is the second highest… Read more
Mar 29, 2017
(Columbia, SC) The South Carolina Pregnancy Accommodations Act (H. 3865) heads to the House floor, after garnering the unanimous approval of the House Judiciary Committee Tuesday afternoon. The bill, which has strong bi-partisan support, ensures pregnant women and new mothers have access to reasonable workplace accommodations – like carrying a water bottle or sitting on… Read more
Mar 8, 2017
House subcommittee unanimously approves 12-month supply of birth control legislation (Columbia, SC) Today, the House of Representatives’ 3-M (Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs) Health and Environmental Affairs subcommittee unanimously approved legislation (H.3809) that would require insurance providers cover a 12-month supply of prescribed self-administered contraceptives – such as the ring, the patch and oral… Read more
Feb 28, 2017
Columbia, SC – February 28, 2017 The “South Carolina Pregnancy Accommodations Act” was introduced in the South Carolina House Representatives today with the support of Representatives Beth Bernstein, Greg Delleney and Robert Ridgeway. The legislation aims to help pregnant employees continue to work safely throughout their pregnancy by ensuring they can receive temporary and reasonable… Read more
Feb 22, 2017
Columbia, SC – February 21, 2017 Today, Representatives Kirkman Finlay, Beth Bernstein introduced legislation, H. 3809, that would require insurance plans cover a 12-month supply of prescribed self-administered contraceptives – such as the ring, the patch and oral contraceptives – at one time. They are joined by Representatives Kit Spires, Neal Collins, James Smith and… Read more
Feb 3, 2017
Columbia, SC – February 2, 2017 The “Healthy Youth Act,” H. 3663, was introduced in the South Carolina House of Representatives Thursday with bipartisan support. The “Healthy Youth Act” would update the 28 year old Comprehensive Health Education Act (CHEA) by holding school districts accountable for teaching all mandated health education and ensuring the use… Read more
Dec 7, 2016
South Carolina’s legislative session begins on January 10 and WREN has a robust agenda for working with elected officials to improve the lives of women, girls, and families in our state. Join Brandi Ellison and Ashley Crary Lidow for an online webinar on January 5, noon-1pm for a briefing on our legislative policy agenda for… Read more
Dec 5, 2016
A month after an election that shone a light on the unfinished agenda of achieving equality between women and men, the Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network will return to the Upstate for a second launch event. On Monday, December 5, from 5:30-8:00 pm at Willy Taco in Spartanburg, the open house event will feature introductions… Read more
Nov 15, 2016
With great pleasure, we invite you to celebrate the official launch of the Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN), featuring introductions by WREN CEO, Ann Warner, and community members from the Upstate.
Nov 1, 2016
Middle school students in Charleston won’t be learning about birth control or healthy relationships, thanks to a decision from school board members who are worried that will lead them to start having sex. When the Charleston County School Board voted this week to approve a new version of its middle school sex education curriculum, it… Read more
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