Fentress Commission Honors Retiring Executive Johnson
County and state officials honored retiring Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson during Monday’s commission meeting with multiple proclamations and an honorary appointment from Governor Bill Lee. State Representative Kelly Keisling said the joint proclamation from the Tennessee House of Representatives recognizes Johnson’s leadership in securing millions of dollars in grants for the county since taking […]
Millard Oakley Library Receives Tech Grant To Help Residents
State Representative Ed Butler said a state grant totaling nearly $4,000 will help the Millard Oakley Public Library bridge the digital divide. Butler said the funding is provided through the Secretary of State’s office to help local facilities improve their technological resources and expand broadband access for rural residents. Butler said these grants are essential […]
Local Legislators Returning To Nashville For Special Session
Local lawmakers returning to Nashville this week for a special session to redraw all nine of the state’s congressional districts. That follows a Supreme Court ruling regarding district balance and the Voting Rights Act. State Representative Michael Hale said the timing of the session creates difficulties for candidates who have already invested significant resources into […]
Butler Proud Of Data Center Reform, Wants More For Bridges
State Representative Ed Butler said a 10-year extension for courthouse revitalization funding and new legislation on data centers among his highlights in the just-completed legislative session. Butler said the costs for new power lines or substations to build out data centers are too often being passed on to rate payers nationwide. “It’s kind of a […]
Butler: Recent Case Shows Region Need More Baby Boxes
State Rep. Ed Butler says the Upper Cumberland region needs more Safe Haven Baby Boxes to provide parents in crisis with a safe, legal option to surrender a newborn. Recently, a child was surrendered at Cookeville Regional Medical Center under Tennessee’s Safe Haven Law, a case Butler said highlights the need. “They don’t feel like […]
Butler Optimistic About Crossville/Livingston TCAT Administrative Merger
Some concerned about the merger of TCAT Crossville and TCAT Livingston’s administration. But State Representative Ed Butler said he sees the merger as a good thing for Livingston. He said he has received support from most constituents who have discussed the idea. “As a state, we’re investing almost a billion dollars into the TCATs and […]
Rep. Ed Butler Making Efforts To Get Safe Haven Baby Boxes In Every County
Representative Ed Butler pushing for legislation that will ease the possibility of putting Safe Haven Baby Boxes in every county. A Baby Box is a safety device provided for under the state’s Safe Haven Law and legally permits a mother in crisis to safely, securely, and anonymously surrender if they are unable to care for […]
