State Rep. Ed Butler, R-Rickman, recently passed legislation creating “Gold Star Children’s Day” in Tennessee. House Joint Resolution 733, which designates Aug. 1 as Gold Star Children’s Day, was unanimously approved by the House on Monday. “This resolution honors children who suffered an unimaginable tragedy with the death of a parent in a period of…

State Rep. Ed Butler, R-Rickman, passed legislation expanding when students can use Tennessee Promise scholarships. House Bill 1803 was unanimously approved in the House on Monday. The bill requires scholarship recipients to be enrolled in an eligible institution no later than the fall term following high school graduation.  “This bill will allow students to use…