Gallatin News – Shalom Zone receives $500K in state funding for legacy gym

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Gallatin’s Shalom Zone is $500,000 closer to its goal of renovating the Union High School historic gymnasium. On Thursday, April 17, State Senator Ferrell Haile (R-Gallatin) stopped by Shalom Zone to inform Executive Director Bethany Sullivan and other board members that $500,000 in funding had been appropriated into the state … Read More

The Hendersonville Standard – Ashley’s Place thanks legislature for investment in child protection

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During Child Abuse Prevention Month, Ashley’s Place (Sumner Child Advocacy Center) recognized and thanked the 114th Tennessee General Assembly for passing unprecedented funding to strengthen the state’s response to child abuse. In a historic move, lawmakers approved a significant increase in funding dedicated to Children’s Advocacy Centers across the state, … Read More

The Christian Post – Tenn. gov. signs bill providing conscience protections for healthcare workers

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Tennessee has become the latest state to enshrine conscience rights for medical professionals into law. Tennessee’s Republican Gov. Bill Lee signed Senate Bill 955 into law Thursday. Lee’s approval of the bill follows its passage by the Republican-controlled Tennessee Senate in a 27-3 vote and the Republican-controlled Tennessee House of Representatives … Read More

Smith County Insider – 15th Judicial District Child Advocacy Center Thanks the General Assembly for Historic Investment in Child Protection

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During Child Abuse Prevention Month, the 15th Judicial District Child Advocacy Center proudly recognizes and thanks the One Hundred Fourteenth Tennessee General Assembly for passing unprecedented funding to strengthen the state’s response to child abuse. In a historic move, lawmakers have approved a significant increase in funding dedicated to Children’s … Read More

WDEF News 12 – Safe Baby Court launches in Hamilton County

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Tuesday morning, the Safe Baby Court launched in Hamilton County… “That is a win for the child, that’s a win for the family, it’s a win for the judicial system, and it’s a win for the taxpayer,” said Tennessee State Senator for District 18, Farrell Haile.