Topic: Joe Pitts

Clarksville-Montgomery County School System gets Grant to Cover Dual Enrollment Costs for STEM Academy, Middle College Students

May 22, 2013 |

Nashville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System has received a $40,000 grant to pay for STEM Academy and Middle College High School’s students’ fees for dual enrollment in college courses.

The Tennessee College Access and Success Network awarded a total of $412,426 this week to six schools, two higher education institutions and four nonprofits in its third annual grant competition, raising the total amount of Race to the Top funds awarded by the Network to more than $1.6 million. «Read the rest of this article»

Student Job Fair in Clarksville a Huge Success

May 9, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – The Student Job Fair hosted by Tennessee State Representative Joe Pitts was a huge success. Over 400 students attended the Job Fair, Thursday, May 2nd and were successful in applying for summer jobs as well as discussing their future education plans with four institutions of higher learning.

“Great thanks to all the employers that attended as well as APSU, Nashville State Community College (Clarksville Campus), Tennessee Technology Center (Clarksville Campus) and Daymar Institute,” said State Representative Joe Pitts (D-Clarksville). “This event would not have been successful without the hard work of Melinda Williams and Wayne Simpson of the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.”

Student Job Fair at New Providence Community Policing Center

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Clarksville Students at the Academy for Academic Excellence Turn the Tables on the Staff

May 7, 2013 |

Joe Pitts

Clarksville, TN – We all know how teachers and staff are constantly helping our students every day.

The students at the Academy for Academic Excellence, however, are turning the tables on a staff member.

These elementary students have created six paintings, like those shown below, to sell.

The proceeds go to help a staff member who has been diagnosed with cancer and the students want to help the family pay for transportation costs to the doctor, radiation and chemo visits, and other expenses.

Clarksville Elementary School Students have created these paintings to raise money for a staff member’s medical expenses.

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Tennessee State Representative Joe Pitts’ Legislative Update

May 4, 2013 |

Joe Pitts

Nashville, TN - Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development Acting Commissioner Burns Phillips announced that the 108th General Assembly passed legislation that continues the funding of unemployment benefits for spouses of military personnel who leave their jobs to transfer to a new assignment.

Funding for the program for the current fiscal year was nearly exhausted, prompting the legislative action.

“We’re pleased the General Assembly approved appropriation for this benefit to trailing spouses for the remainder of this fiscal year as well as for the fiscal year beginning July 1st, 2013,” said Phillips. “This action shows support of our military families and we hope lessens the stress that goes with active duty transfers.” «Read the rest of this article»

Tennessee General Assembly Adjourns for the Year

April 25, 2013 |

Two important announcements affecting Clarksville-Montgomery County

VA to Expedite Claims Decisions for Veterans Who Have Waited a Year or More

Nashville , TN – Tennessee General Assembly adjourned Friday.

“The House of Representatives and the State Senate adjourned on Friday, April 19th,” said Tennessee State Representative Joe Pitts (D-Clarksville).  “Over the next several days, we will send an analysis of the bills, budget items and other items of interest from the first session of the 108th General Assembly.” «Read the rest of this article»

Friends of Dunbar Cave seeks Additional Land for Dunbar Cave State Natural Area

By Blayne Clements | April 22, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – The Friends of Dunbar Cave are pursuing a purchase of 30 acres adjacent to Clarksville’s only state park, Dunbar Cave State Natural Area (DCSNA).  The 30 acres, known as the Ritter-Caroland property, is the only remaining property contiguous to the park that is undeveloped.

The current park consists of 110 acres.  This additional 30 acres would greatly expand the size of the park, as well as protect the environment of the area which includes the Red River Watershed (the drainage system for the park.)

Dudley Griffin, Alan Groves, Kenny Hogan of the Jaycees Foundation Board; Jerry Clark, FODC; Amy Wallace, DCSNA Staff; Lionel Senseney, President FODC; Dr. Sally Schiller – FODC; and Ron Hunter, FODC.

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“Flow” motion passes Tennessee House as Session Nears End for the Year

April 15, 2013 |

Two budget amendments filed for teachers and disabled Tennesseans
Hope Scholarship for military dependents on calendar for this week

Nashville, TN – Flow Motion passed last week.

“The House passed what is commonly known as the “flow motion” this week signaling the end of session is near,” said Tennessee State Representative Joe Pitts (D-Clarksville).

A “flow motion” means normal procedures for advancing legislation have been suspended and schedules will become more hectic than the new brisk pace.  Normally a bill takes a few weeks to cycle through the assigned committee process.

Tennessee State Representative Joe Pitts

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Student Job Fair May 2nd

April 12, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – On Thursday, May 2nd, a Student Job Fair will be held at the New Providence Community Policing Center, 640 Providence Boulevard in Clarksville.

This free event is hosted by Tennessee State Representative Joe Pitts.

This free event will be from 2:00pm to 6:00pm. More than 15 employers ready to hire will be in attendance.

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Highschool Students complete Youth Career Development Program

By Richard Garrett | April 11, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – On April 6th, the Clarksville Association of Realtors was the center point for recognizing the achievement of students from various high schools who completed the 12 week Youth Career Development Program.

The graduates consisted of Cassidy Ebersole, Stacey Jenkins, Raven Ross, Matthew Ebel, Courtney Carter, and David Johnson.  Upon receiving their certificate of completion and final program stipend, each student was awarded the opportunity to share what they learned throughout the program.

Students were recognized for completing the Youth Career Development Program.

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Tennessee Legislation extending protections to private foundations set for House Floor Vote Monday night

April 7, 2013 |

Operation Stand Down coming to Clarksville to assist Veterans

Nashville, TN – House Bill 423/Senate Bill 527 affords private foundations with protections from governmental intrusion

House Bill 0423, sponsored by Tennessee Representative Joe Pitts, adds a new section to the Tennessee Code that would make “private foundation” have the same meaning as it does in section 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as amended.

A private foundation would not be required by state or local government to disclose the sensitive about the foundation’s employees, officers, directors, trustees, or contributors, without the prior written consent of the individual or individuals in question.

Tennessee State Representative Joe Pitts

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