SENATOR ORR IN THE NEWS

Senator Orr to sponsor bill to hold tech companies liable for political censorship

Written on July 26, 2021

Source: https://yellowhammernews.com/state-sen-orr-vows-to-bring-bill-allowing-victims-of-political-censorship-to-sue-big-tech-platforms/

Senator Orr’s legislation for funding regional AIDB center in Decatur bearing fruit

Written on July 26, 2021

Source: https://www.decaturdaily.com/news/morgan_county/decatur/institute-for-deaf-blind-to-start-using-part-of-wallace-center-property-begin-renovations/article_61b26a51-197b-5d02-9bd7-98f412deaec4.html#tncms-source=login

Senator Orr’s legislation regarding vaccine passports reviewed in Alabama Lawyer – July 2021

Written on July 19, 2021

Source: https://online.fliphtml5.com/stnhu/yjel/#p=54

Senator Orr secures funding to help Arts Center with dance classes and recitals for theatrical performances

Written on July 16, 2021

Source: https://news.yahoo.com/life-yoga-studio-alabama-center-123400860.html

Site for dorms secured by Senator Orr cleared for construction

Written on July 12, 2021

Source: https://news.yahoo.com/demolition-making-room-dorm-demand-123400198.html

Senator Orr supports state universities not raising tuition costs for students

Written on June 28, 2021

Source: https://www.aldailynews.com/reports-alabama-higher-ed-relies-more-on-tuition-less-on-state-support/

Senator Orr budget earmark to help state retain college graduates

Written on June 22, 2021

Source: https://www.aldailynews.com/retain-alabama-effort-looks-to-keep-colleges-grads-home/

Senator Orr initiated program seeks to keep graduates in state for long term economic benefit

Written on June 15, 2021

Source: https://www.aldailynews.com/retain-alabama-effort-looks-to-keep-colleges-grads-home/

Senator Orr supports National Women’s Voting Rights Trail Marker

Written on June 15, 2021

Source: https://www.decaturdaily.com/life/columns/chatterbox/chatterbox-locals-share-their-favorite-vacation-spots/article_dac43081-a1ea-528b-9d39-c9bbbadf573d.html

Senator Orr and Limestone delegation discuss 2021 Legislative Session

Written on June 11, 2021

Source: https://www.enewscourier.com/news/local_news/jackpot-legislators-discuss-latest-session-at-chamber-forum/article_78c14db0-c8b2-11eb-9e85-4791cbc997d7.html

Senator Orr and Limestone delegation present funds to Athens Fire & Rescue for defibrillators

Written on June 11, 2021

Source: https://www.enewscourier.com/news/local_news/legislative-delegation-funds-aeds-for-athens-fire/article_708e75d8-c8b1-11eb-a806-e306031f4550.html

Senator Orr’s bill (now law) to prevent drugged drivers predicted to save lives

Written on June 11, 2021

Source: https://www.waaytv.com/content/news/New-state-law-will-allow-law-enforcement-to-catch-impaired-drivers-574599611.html

Senator Orr chaired commission advocates for more data and better sharing among state agencies for prison education

Written on June 11, 2021

Source: https://www.aldailynews.com/report-more-data-tracking-needed-on-prison-education-efforts/

Senator Orr’s drugged driving bill (now law) a game changer for safer roads

Written on June 11, 2021

Source: https://www.aldailynews.com/new-testing-implied-consent-law-changes-target-drugged-drivers/

Senator Orr plans legislation to prevent tax payer dollars from influencing constitution referendums and other measures. Government shouldn’t be engaged in persuading voters how to vote. Ever.

Written on June 8, 2021

Source:https://birminghamwatch.org/lawmaker-pubic-money-shouldnt-be-used-to-influence-voters/

Senator Orr supports cheaper, more traditional prison plan

Written on June 8, 2021

Source: https://www.aldailynews.com/lawmakers-considering-federal-covid-relief-money-for-prison-fix/

Senator Orr helps with effort to attract young professionals with state assistance

Written on June 8, 2021

Source: https://www.decaturdaily.com/news/morgan_county/decatur/financial-support-growing-for-initiative-meant-to-attract-young-professionals/article_b3110ad9-2a36-5d94-901e-3bdc15e56869.html

Decatur Daily voices support for Senator Orr’s Civil Asset Forfeiture reform bill

Written on June 8, 2021

Source: https://www.decaturdaily.com/opinion/editorials/legislature-mixed-on-justice-reform/article_6e60fed6-f424-5008-b484-c4b08cd487aa.html

Senator Orr’s Civil Asset law featured in Forbes Magazine

Written on June 8, 2021

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicksibilla/2021/06/07/alabama-bans-cops-from-seizing-cash-under-250-cars-under-5000/

Senator Butler and Senator Orr present resolution to State Champions at Bob Jones High School

Written on June 8, 2021

Source: https://themadisonrecord.com/2021/05/26/bob-jones-rocket-league-league-of-legends-take-championship-runner-up/

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