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 Advocating For Safe Haven Baby Boxes Statewide
Safe Haven Baby Boxes will become more common in Tennessee thanks to a $500,000 endowment. Representative Ed Butler said an anonymous constituent set up money to purchase the facilities. Baby Boxes allow babies to be securely deposited inside, while giving the mother a chance to leave before anyone comes to retrieve the baby. Butler said […]
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 […]
