Senator Orr says if programs are not working let them be wound up and phased out Written on July 8, 2025. Source: https://www.decaturdaily.com/news/morgan_county/decatur/boys-girls-clubs-decatur-schools-could-lose-nearly-1-million-with-federal-funding-freeze/article_36a7fb3a-7e3d-4b34-875b-a174f88d10a9.html
Senator Orr secures millions in funding for new Culinary Arts School for Calhoun College in Decatur Written on June 30, 2025. Source: https://www.decaturdaily.com/news/morgan_county/decatur/calhoun-to-offer-culinary-arts-program/article_e83041e7-9c8f-464f-a3ab-3147d4d4a227.html
Senator Orr discusses funding successes for multiple North Alabama projects Written on June 5, 2025. Source: https://www.decaturdaily.com/news/local/local-delegation-reviews-recent-legislative-session/article_c48ab036-3584-4b21-b1bb-70fd723fae4f.html
Senator Orr credited with important help for Morgan County Rescue Squad Written on June 2, 2025. Source: https://www.decaturdaily.com/news/morgan_county/entrepreneurial-center-rescue-squad-to-expand-with-new-funding/article_da064c87-105d-4fb0-ac2b-c597ec9c173b.html
Senator Orr supports new school cell phone ban law Written on June 2, 2025. Source: https://www.decaturdaily.com/news/local/local-school-systems-prepare-to-implement-cellphone-ban/article_468c51f7-115e-4c49-b94c-18dd2015299b.html
Senator Orr’s “Move On When Ready” law allows high school students early advance to college with scholarship funds Written on May 29, 2025. Source: https://www.decaturdaily.com/news/morgan_county/decatur/new-high-school-diploma-option-and-dual-enrollment-on-steroids-coming-soon/article_185c3722-76a4-4557-a7e4-b689adc1d916.html
Senator Orr secures funding for Wildlife Refuge trail expansion Written on May 27, 2025. Source: https://www.decaturdaily.com/news/morgan_county/decatur/1-million-allocated-for-trail-that-connects-country-club-road-area-to-refuge/article_300d9a11-b454-49f5-bb18-9482db247148.html
Senator Orr’s bill to provide simple (but research verified) pathway out of poverty becomes law Written on May 27, 2025. Source: https://aldailynews.com/from-funding-to-phones-what-lawmakers-passed-in-alabama-education-this-year/
Senator Orr fights to reduce teacher paperwork burdens – bill signed into law Written on May 27, 2025. Source: https://aldailynews.com/from-funding-to-phones-what-lawmakers-passed-in-alabama-education-this-year/
Senator Orr’s “Move On When Ready” bill to provide express access to college becomes law Written on May 27, 2025. Source: https://aldailynews.com/from-funding-to-phones-what-lawmakers-passed-in-alabama-education-this-year/
