News

Senator Orr succeeds on several large projects: Robotics Phase 2, North Alabama Center for Arts, Decatur Streetscape, new industry announcements

12/31/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr involved with numerous accomplishments in area

12/31/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr obtains grant for new Athens directional signage and wayfinding system

12/21/2011 | News Courier

Fourth graders get guided tour of Capitol by Senator Orr

12/04/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr preparing bill to promote irrigation for Alabama farmers

11/30/2011 | Birmingham News

Birmingham News supports Senator Orr's bill to forfeit State pensions of wrongdoers

11/30/2011 | Birmingham News

Huntsville Times supports Senator Orr's bill to forfeit pensions of wrongdoers

11/27/2011 | Huntsville Times

Senator Orr receives Outstanding Elected Official Award from RC&D Council

11/24/2011 | Hartselle Enquirer

Senator Orr gets grant funding for Hartselle High School Medical Professions Program

11/24/2011 | Hartselle Enquirer

Senator Orr helps Athens Way Finding Project with grant funds

11/23/2011 | Athens News Courier

Senator Orr secures grant for Athens Way Finding program

11/23/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr helps Athens Way Finding Project with grant funds

11/13/2011 | Athens News Courier

Senator Orr & Representative Ball help secure $250,000 Triana library grant

11/03/2011 | Huntsville Times

Senator Orr and others honor George Crawford for long term service

11/03/2011 | Hartselle Enquirer

Senator Orr works with ADEM to preserve CAFO fee funding

11/01/2011 | Alabama Poultry Magazine

Hartselle Enquirer editorial praises Barkley Bridge Elementary School teamwork

10/27/2011 | Hartselle Enquirer

Senator Orr helps Barkley Bridge Elementary School with outdoor classrooms

10/27/2011 | Hartselle Enquirer

Senator Orr, Senator Holtzclaw & Representative McCutcheon support Bob Jones High School Softball team with funds for new scoreboard

10/21/2011 | Madison County Record

Senator Orr joins in announcement for Carpenter Technology to Limestone County and $500 million investment

10/21/2011 | The Decatur Daily & Huntsville Times

Decatur Daily editorial praises Limestone County Economic Development team (including Senator Orr) for Carpenter Technology efforts

10/21/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr announces new legislation to attract high capital projects to Alabama

10/21/2011 | Athens News Courier

Senator Orr helps Barkley Bridge Elementary School with outdoor classrooms

10/20/2011 | Hartselle Enquirer & The Decatur Daily

Montgomery Advertiser editorial praises anti-spice drug bill sponsored by Senator Orr

10/20/2011 | Montgomery Advertiser

Senator Orr pre-files industrial recruitment bill for high dollar capital investments

10/20/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr works to help land Carpenter Technology and $500 million investment

10/18/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr tapped to sponsor anti-spice drug bill

10/15/2011 | The Decatur Daily & Huntsville Times

Senator Orr supports Mental Health Center Tree of Life Campaign

10/10/2011 | Foundation for Mental Health October 2011

Senator Orr & Representative Oden present housing grant to Habitat for Humanity Morgan County for tornado victims

10/10/2011 | Fall 2011 HabiChat

Senator Orr supported Downtown Revitalization project begins

10/10/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr works with Somerville leadership to secure funding for Old Courthouse lighting project

10/03/2011 | Somerville Newsletter

Senator Orr helps cut ribbon for Neal Senior Center Open House

09/29/2011 | Hartselle Enquirer

Senator Orr tapped to sponsor anti-spice drug bill

09/28/2011 | WAAY TV

The Decatur Daily editorial praises Senator Orr & Representative Hammon's efforts for new Neal Senior Center

09/22/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr pushes 6 lanes for I-565 and AL Hwy 20

09/22/2011 | WAAY TV

Senator Orr helps cut ribbon for Neal Senior Center Open House

09/21/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr tapped to sponsor anti-spice drug bill

09/20/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr joins happy students for Nungester Playground Dedication

09/18/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr to help with funding for Morgan County Civil War Museum

09/15/2011 | Hartselle Enquirer

Senator Orr elected Chair of Joint Legislative Committee on Water Policy & Management

09/01/2011 | Times Daily & The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr obtains funding for poultry and cattle environmental assessments

09/01/2011 | Alabama Poultry Magazine

Montgomery Advertiser editorial praises impact of Senator Orr's auto insurance e-verify bill passed in 2011 session

08/28/2011 | Montgomery Advertiser

Senator Orr working with Governor Bentley to find Robotics Park Phase 3 funding

08/25/2011 | The Decatur Daily & Huntsville Times

The Decatur Daily encourages Governor Bentley and Senator Orr to secure Robotics Park funding

11/25/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr's grant helps City of Madison with Dublin Park gym repairs

08/22/2011 | Huntsville Times

Senator Orr and Representative Collins honor softball World Champions Dixie Deb

08/12/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr supports mandatory drug testing for public benefit recipients

08/11/2011 | WHNT.com

Senator Orr service and inspiration for others

08/09/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr developing Economic Development and Jobs legislation

08/09/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Young volunteer credits Senator Orr and others with inspiration for oversees service

08/07/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr participates in the Annual Purple Heart Ceremony

08/04/2011 | Hartselle Enquirer

Senator Orr, Commissioner Abercrombie and Chairman Long work to get Hulaco family in Habitat house

08/01/2011 | Summer 2011 HabiChat

Senator Orr and Representative Galliher Small Business Jobs Tax Credit bill passes legislature

08/01/2011 | Business Alabama Magazine

Senator Orr credited with over $2.6 million in downtown Decatur grant funds

07/29/2011 | Decatur DRA Annual Partners Report 2011

New $185 million company to locate in Morgan County. CEO credits Senator Orr and EDA head Jeremy Nails

07/28/2011 | Hartselle Enquirer

Senator Orr supports Habitat efforts in tornado ravaged areas

07/28/2011 | Morgan County Habichat Summer 2011

Senator Orr and Morgan County Delegation discuss 2011 legislative session challenges

07/27/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr cuts legislative pay thousands, refuses COLAS

07/24/2011 | Huntsville Times

New $185 million company to locate in Morgan County. CEO credits Senator Orr and EDA head Jeremy Nails

07/21/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr garners grant for Hartselle baseball facility hosting State tournament

07/14/2011 | Hartselle Enquirer

Hartselle SNAP Leader thanks Senator Orr for grant funds

07/10/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr and other leaders break ground for Morgan County Veterans Memorial Park in Priceville

07/07/2011 | Hartselle Enquirer

Senator Orr pre-announces large industrial project coming to Morgan County

07/06/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Local industry CEO claims Senator Orr’s Industry Disaster Relief bill was “tipping point” for rebuilding in Alabama

07/03/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Local industry plans $30.5 million building project in part of Senator Orr’s bill

06/29/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr discusses 2011 Legislative achievements

06/23/2011 | Hartselle Enquirer

Senator Orr garners grant for Hartselle baseball facility hosting State tournament

06/23/2011 | Hartselle Enquirer

Senator Orr’s e-verification bill for auto insurance to increase number of drivers

06/22/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Governor Bentley signs Senator Orr’s bill to lower uninsured drivers

06/19/2011 | Gadsden Times

Senator Orr’s bill to assist tornado affected businesses passes legislature

06/10/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr and Representative Ball elected official transparency bill passes legislature

06/10/2011 | Huntsville Times

Montgomery Advertiser endorses Senator Orr’s election transparency bill for candidate contribution reporting

06/07/2011 | Montgomery Advertiser

Senator Orr’s Constitutional Amendment to remove racist language passes legislature on November 2012 ballot

06/03/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Decatur-Morgan County Chamber award names for Senator Orr

06/01/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Federal grant of $570,000 approved for downtown Decatur

06/01/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr co-sponsors bill for working poor

05/31/2011 | Huntsville Times

Senator Orr and Representative Oden address veterans at Eva Memorial Monument Dedication

05/31/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr sponsored Industrial Relief Bill for tornado affected businesses passes Senate

05/31/2011 | AP News

Senator Orr and Representative Oden obtain grants to help with Eva Veterans Memorial construction

05/29/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr’s tourism grant assists with placement of historical marker in Massey community

05/26/2011 | Hartselle Enquirer

Senator Orr’s bill to assist public private partnerships passes Senate

05/26/2011 | Montgomery Advertiser

Senator Orr presents award to Danville High School graduates

05/26/2011 | Hartselle Enquirer

Senator Orr’s campaign transparency bill passes Senate unanimously

05/25/2011 | AP News

Senator Orr files Industrial Relief Act for tornado damaged businesses

05/25/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr backs bill to reduce state layoffs

05/24/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Birmingham News endorses Senator Orr’s campaign filing bill

05/20/2011 | Birmingham News

Senator Orr backs bill to reduce state layoffs

05/19/2011 | Huntsville Times

Senator Orr’s bill passes to fund local high school robotics programs

05/17/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr pushes small business job creation incentive bill

05/16/2011 | The Daily Daily

Senator Orr recounts history of Tennessee River at Grand Opening of Riverwild Garden

05/14/2011 | Conservator volume 19

Senator Orr secures grant for Somerville Courthouse landscaping

05/12/2011 | Hartselle Enquirer

Senator Orr to address Calhoun Spring Commencement

05/12/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr floor attempt to gain more funding for K-14 fails

05/09/2011 | Alabama School Journal

Governor signs Senator Orr’s bill providing school day flexibility

05/06/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr/Morgan County Delegation bill to give extra funds to Morgan County Schools for robotics passes legislature

05/06/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr’s school day disaster relief bill passes legislature

05/05/2011 | The Advocate for Schools

House passes school day flexibility bill

05/05/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Huntsville Times supports Senator Orr and Representative Henry’s flexible school day legislation

05/05/2011 | Huntsville Times

Columbus Ledger Enquirer states support for Senator Orr’s constitutional amendment to remove racist language

05/05/2011 | Columbus Ledger Enquirer

Educators support Senator Orr’s school day flexibility bill

05/04/2011 | Huntsville Times

Senate passes Senator Orr/Morgan County Delegation bill to direct extra funds to Morgan County Schools

05/04/2011 | The Decatur Daily

House Committee okays Senator Orr’s school day flexibility bill

05/04/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr, Chair of Drop out Commission, joins Department of Education in unveiling of dropout prevention plan

05/02/2011 | Alabama Education News May/ June 2011

Senator Orr thanked for online auto insurance verification bill

05/02/2011 | Alabama Independent Spring 2011

Senator Orr speaks to Alabama Cattlemen and meets hometown constituents in Montgomery

05/02/2011 | Alabama Cattleman

Somerville Mayor thanks Senator Orr for courthouse landscaping improvements

05/02/2011 | The Somerville Newsletter

Senator Orr/Morgan County Delegation bill to support financially struggling school systems and robotics programs are introduced

04/29/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr’s bill to help schools in crisis cancel days passes Senate

04/29/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senate passes Senator Orr’s school day flexibility bill

04/29/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr’s constitutional amendment to remove racist language passes Senate

04/28/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senate votes for Senator Orr’s constitutional amendment to remove racist language

04/28/2011 | Birmingham News

Senate passes Senator Orr’s water wars resolution

04/22/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr passes resolution targeting Georgia intentions in water wars fight

04/18/2011 | Huntsville Times

Senator Orr pushes for faster implementation of Transportation Enhancement Grants by local cities

04/17/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr cuts legislator’s pay by thousands and refuses COLAS

04/16/2011 | Montgomery Advertiser

Birmingham News voices support for Senator Orr’s campaign finance transparency bill

04/14/2011 | Birmingham News

Senator Orr opines on financial challenges in State government

04/14/2011 | Huntsville Times

Senator Orr shows “leadership” on legislative pay issue and “set example for others to follow”

04/13/2011 | Huntsville Times

Senator Orr files resolution challenging Georgia intentions on state water dispute

04/13/2011 | Huntsville Times

Senator Orr files resolution challenging Georgia intentions on state water dispute

04/13/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr voluntarily cuts pay by thousands due to proration

04/12/2011 | Birmingham News

Senator Orr voluntarily cuts pay by thousands due to proration

04/12/2011 | Huntsville Times

Senator Orr refuses legislative COLAS/raises

04/10/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senate approves Senator Orr’s budget bill in record time

04/08/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr obtains grant funding for Somerville Courthouse landscaping

04/04/2011 | The Somerville Newsletter

House passes Senator Orr’s budget bill

03/30/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senate passes Senator Orr’s bill to save Department of Corrections $600,000 on pharmaceuticals

03/25/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr and Representative Galliher job creation legislation for small business job tax credits introduced with Governor Bentley’s support

03/23/2011 | Huntsville Times Business News

Senator Orr and Representative Galliher job creation legislation for small business job tax credits introduced with Governor Bentley’s support

03/23/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Birmingham News announces support for Senator Orr’s auto insurance electronic verification bill

03/23/2011 | Birmingham News

Montgomery Advertiser touts Senator Orr Constitution Amendment to remove racist language

03/19/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr securing grant funds for Priceville Veteran’s Memorial

03/11/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr securing grant funds for Priceville Veteran’s Memorial

03/13/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Montgomery Advertiser writes support of removing racist language from Constitution

03/12/2011 | Montgomery Advertiser

Senator Orr sponsored e-verify bill for automobile liability insurance

03/11/2011 | Huntsville Times

Senator Orr sponsored e-verify bill for automobile liability insurance

03/11/2011 | Huntsville Times

Senator Orr – E-Verify bill for auto liability insurance passes Senate

03/10/2011 | Washington Examiner

Senator Orr – E-Verify bill for auto liability insurance passes Senate

03/10/2011 | Washington Examiner

Over $75,000 of legislative pay-raise given away by Senator Orr – Future salary proration possible due to state budget cuts

03/10/2011 | Huntsville Times

Over $75,000 of legislative pay-raise given away by Senator Orr – Future salary proration possible due to state budget cuts

03/10/2011 | Huntsville Times

Senator Orr sponsors Constitutional Amendment to remove racist language, unanimously passes Senate Committee

03/09/2011 | The Decatur Daily, Huntsville Times

Senator Orr sponsors Constitutional Amendment to remove racist language, unanimously passes Senate Committee

03/09/2011 | Huntsville Times

Senator Orr sponsors Constitutional Amendment to remove racist language, unanimously passes Senate Committee

03/09/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Lt. Governor names Senator Orr to Legislative Reapportionment Commission

03/08/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Lt. Governor names Senator Orr to Legislative Reapportionment Commission

03/08/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr and others make marketing plans for Calhoun Robotics Facility

03/08/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Lt. Governor names Senator Orr to powerful Joint Transportation Commission

03/08/2011 | Huntsville Times

Lt. Governor appoints Senator Orr to Legislative Reapportionment Committee

03/04/2011 | Birmingham News

Senator Orr supports Legislative salary roll-back

03/01/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr supports Legislative salary roll-back

03/01/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr proposes Constitutional Amendment to remove racist language

02/27/2011 | Gadsden Times

Boy Scouts of America present Heart of the Eagle Award to Senator Orr

02/26/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr proposes Constitutional Amendment to remove racist language

02/25/2011 | Huntsville Times

Senator Orr proposes Constitutional Amendment to remove racist language

02/25/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Huntsville Times editorial supports Senator Orr’s proposal to remove racist language

02/25/2011 | Huntsville Times

Senator Orr thanked for Hartselle High School softball field improvements

02/24/2011 | Hartselle Enquirer

Senator Orr gives lecture on development world to International Services Council

02/24/2011 | Huntsville Times

Senator Orr to introduce anti “bath Salts” legislation

02/23/2011 | Huntsville Times

Decatur Parks & Recreation officials thank Senator Orr for new Jack Allen Park playground funds

02/21/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr to push tough illegal immigration Legislation in 2011 Session

02/20/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr discusses possibilities for oil & gas Royalties

02/20/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Alabama Law Institute elects Senator Orr to its Executive Committee

02/13/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr lays out plans for Phase III Robotics Park funding

02/10/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr presides over Joint Fiscal Committee budget hearings

02/09/2011 | Montgomery Advertiser

Senator Orr, having helped service large infrastructure ADECA grant, joins in Cracker Barrel grand opening

02/03/2011 | Hartselle Enquirer

Senator Orr recounts years of service in Nepal, Bangladesh

01/30/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr to lead Senate finance group

01/20/2011 | Hartselle Enquirer

Senator Orr thanks Governor Riley for his efforts in North Alabama

01/16/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr chosen to chair powerful Budget Committee

01/16/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Huntsville Times editorial declares Senator Orr to be among the most powerful Legislators in Montgomery

01/13/2011 | Huntsville Times

The Decatur Daily applauds Senator Orr’s efforts in State Senate

01/13/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr named chair of the Finance and Taxation-General Fund committee

01/12/2011 | Huntsville Times

Senator Orr to be chairman of the Senate General Fund Budget Committee

01/12/2011 | Montgomery Advertiser

Senator Orr chosen to chair powerful Budget Committee

01/12/2011 | Montgomery Advertiser

Senator Orr chosen to chair powerful Budget Committee

01/12/2011 | Huntsville Times

Senator Orr chosen to chair powerful Budget Committee

01/12/2011 | Gadsden Times

Senator Orr chosen to chair powerful Budget Committee

01/12/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr leaves home days early to avoid snow and attend organizational session in Montgomery

01/11/2011 | The Decatur Daily

Senator Orr named chair of the Finance and Taxation-General Fund committee

01/11/2011 | Gadsden Times

Senator Orr expresses concern over future fairness of ADO with TVA region

01/09/2011 | Huntsville Times

Senator Orr pay raise funds top $75,000 given away to area organizations. Fulfills 2007 promise regarding legislative pay raise funds

01/06/2011 | Hartselle Enquirer

Priceville High School gets grant from Senator Orr for weight and lifting equipment

01/06/2011 | Hartselle Enquirer