Senator Orr’s budget efforts seek to change teacher turnover Written on April 28, 2022. Source: https://www.aldailynews.com/report-more-than-50-of-alabama-teachers-leave-first-classrooms-within-3-years/
Downtown Decatur dorm funded by Senator Orr’s legislation moves closer to construction Written on April 25, 2022. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/dorms-project-moves-forward-awarding-123800203.html
Governor signs Senator Orr’s bill to increase frequency of job searches among those on unemployment compensation Written on April 25, 2022. Source: https://hartselleenquirer.com/2022/04/19/governor-signs-three-bills-to-improve-alabama-communities/
After much pushing by Senator Orr, last leg of I-565 to be 6-laned Written on April 18, 2022. Source: https://news.yahoo.com/565-widening-aims-end-bottleneck-123800085.html
Senator Orr featured for supporting bill to fund feminine hygiene products in high poverty schools Written on April 15, 2022. Source: https://www.montgomeryindependent.com/opinion/hb50-will-help-girls-stay-in-the-classroom/article_b970cd04-b50b-11ec-9702-a7aefff240f7.html
Senator Orr’s Fees & Fines Transparency bill for city courts becomes law Written on April 15, 2022. Source: https://www.aldailynews.com/municipal-court-fine-reporting-fee-revenue-cap-bills-pass-legislature/
UAH thanks Senator Orr and Senator Butler for funding help for new engineering building Written on April 14, 2022. Source: https://yellowhammernews.com/uah-takes-giant-leap-forward-to-further-expand-huntsvilles-advanced-workforce-development/
Senator Orr speaks to Huntsville Madison County group regarding 2022 Regular Legislative Session Written on April 12, 2022. Source: https://issuu.com/hsvchamber/docs/04-2022_initiatives_online
Governor signs Senator Orr’s Numeracy Bill to improve elementary math scores Written on April 11, 2022. Source: https://www.aldailynews.com/bill-banning-public-money-expenditures-on-ballot-initiatives-awaits-final-vote/
Senator Orr’s bill to ban government funds influencing ballot initiatives awaits House vote Written on April 11, 2022. Source: https://www.aldailynews.com/bill-banning-public-money-expenditures-on-ballot-initiatives-awaits-final-vote/