Senator Orr’s bill protecting workers’ private voting rights passes Senate Written on April 22, 2024. Source: https://www.decaturdaily.com/news/morgan_county/decatur/orr-bill-barring-state-incentives-to-companies-that-voluntarily-recognize-union-passes-senate/article_e0622a6c-fc57-11ee-8bae-371741c2c92a.html
Decatur Daily supports need for Senator Orr’s open records legislation Written on April 22, 2024. Source: https://www.decaturdaily.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-bill-would-put-deadlines-on-open-records-requests/article_3ec0cdd0-fe7d-11ee-9d9f-37697097a23e.html
Senator Orr’s open records bill passes Senate Written on April 22, 2024. Source: https://www.decaturdaily.com/news/other_news/state_capital/alabama-lawmakers-advance-bill-to-strengthen-states-weak-open-records-law/article_40fc401a-fe74-11ee-90d0-f33add14b862.html
Law Senator Orr tried to limit costs 5 times estimated amount Written on April 22, 2024. Source: https://www.decaturdaily.com/news/other_news/state_capital/overtime-tax-exemption-bill-will-have-much-larger-fiscal-impact-than-expected/article_3545306a-fcdf-11ee-b952-737db3fc33c1.html
Senator Orr’s bill to increase funding for Sheriffs to feed inmates passes Senate Written on April 17, 2024. Source: https://www.decaturdaily.com/news/other_news/state_capital/alabama-legislature-in-brief/article_eb0cbfdc-f765-11ee-a06a-bb185680633f.html
Senator Orr flags “terrible” bill that gives eminent domain, taxing and other powers to non-government entities Written on April 16, 2024. Source: https://www.decaturdaily.com/news/other_news/state_capital/orr-economic-development-bill-one-of-the-worst-bills-ive-ever-seen/article_6dd29d8e-f765-11ee-836d-8fe797489cc4.html
Senator Orr files bill requiring secret ballot for union vote Written on April 1, 2024. Source: https://www.decaturdaily.com/news/other_news/state_capital/businesses-that-voluntarily-recognize-unions-to-be-denied-state-money-under-orrs-bill/article_01e1b710-ed09-11ee-8b49-5f139044e0c9.html
Senator Orr helps organization recruit young STEM workers Written on April 1, 2024. Source: https://www.decaturdaily.com/news/morgan_county/decatur/best-brightest-initiative-doubles-class-size/article_43b1bc53-2376-5148-a725-16f5d95a57cd.html
Senator Orr pushes legislation to protect and support classroom teachers from unruly students Written on April 1, 2024. Source: https://www.decaturdaily.com/news/local/bills-set-rules-for-removing-students-from-classrooms-schools/article_1b6d381a-ec66-11ee-8e1b-cbb50cb6f942.html
Senator Orr offers plan for more health care options Written on March 25, 2024. Source: https://www.decaturdaily.com/news/other_news/state_capital/alfa-asks-to-offer-health-plans-to-members-opponents-say-its-not-regulated-insurance/article_c3c6cb23-3c25-519e-bf7f-36bc0facafa0.html
