SENATOR ORR IN THE NEWS

Senator Orr’s effort to retain college grads takes root

Written on September 20, 2021

Source: https://www.aldailynews.com/retain-alabama-effort-aims-to-sell-students-on-homegrown-opportunities/

Historic Park pushed by Senator Orr enjoyed by all ages of Alabamians

Written on September 20, 2021

Source: https://issuu.com/alabamaliving/docs/cullman.018_884830b92db76c?embed_cta=read_more&embed_context=shareable&embed_domain=alabamaliving.coop

Senator Orr leads effort for AIDB transformation of Lurleen B. Wallace Center

Written on September 16, 2021

Source: https://hartselleenquirer.com/2021/09/14/former-wallace-center-to-become-aidb-north-offering-services-education-for-deaf-blind/

If revenue and spending commitment stars align, Senator Orr claims tax cuts should be considered

Written on September 16, 2021

Source: https://www.decaturdaily.com/news/other_news/state_capital/orr-it-s-time-to-talk-about-tax-cuts-for-retirees-low-income-families/article_4d292ea3-70b7-5e23-ac74-faee39230630.html

Senator Orr & Others Sponsor Dinner for Gold Star Families

Written on September 9, 2021

Source: https://hartselleenquirer.com/2021/08/31/vets-like-us-host-appreciation-dinner-for-gold-star-families/

Senator Orr leads effort for AIDB transformation of Lurleen B. Wallace Center

Written on September 9, 2021

Source: https://www.decaturdaily.com/news/morgan_county/decatur/former-wallace-center-to-become-aidb-north-offering-deaf-and-blind-services-and-education/article_48a64e2e-85dc-57cb-96b0-1d4a5d84e513.html#tncms-source=log

Senator Orr announces another milestone in completion of Mental Health Crisis Facility

Written on August 31, 2021

Source: https://www.decaturdaily.com/news/morgan_county/decatur/armory-commission-approves-transfer-of-land-for-crisis-center/article_3164cde9-ca77-5b21-a8da-a97f6fd7a58f.html

Senator Orr serves on Constitutional Reform Commission

Written on August 31, 2021

Source: https://www.decaturdaily.com/news/other_news/state_capital/committee-that-could-help-remove-racist-language-from-alabama-constitution-meets/article_542a48fb-7a96-5757-bc09-a3fe5ef841e7.html

Senator Orr discusses multiple downtown projects conducted in coordination with retiring DDRA director

Written on August 26, 2021

Source: https://news.yahoo.com/ddra-leadership-change-2021-ends-123400468.html

Senator Orr discusses banner revenues

Written on August 19, 2021

Source: https://www.decaturdaily.com/news/other_news/state_capital/general-fund-education-fund-revenues-up-budget-leaders-cautiously-watch-delta-variant/article_77562ec7-246b-5166-a22e-19e2bfbd768a.html

Decatur Daily supports Senator Orr’s desire for change assessing English Language Learners in K-12 evaluations

Written on August 19, 2021

Source: https://www.decaturdaily.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-school-systems-shouldnt-be-penalized-for-language-gap/article_fc5009cf-0156-57f0-af8a-4caf40942385.html

Senator Orr lobbies for more equal distribution of unaccompanied migrant children across the State. Cites costs to schools and other factors.

Written on August 19, 2021

Source: https://www.aldailynews.com/unaccompanied-minors-in-alabama-increase-with-national-trend/

Senator Orr fights against high placement of English Language Learner students in area by Refugee Resettlement Organization

Written on August 17, 2021

Source: https://www.decaturdaily.com/news/other_news/state/officials-frustrated-that-dcs-evaluated-on-test-scores-of-non-english-speaking-students/article_9f20f6d7-74ce-506b-be38-b1e3c2494ce9.html

Senator Orr named area “Mover & Shaper” by Business Alabama

Written on August 10, 2021

Source: Business Alabama – August 2021

Senator Orr and Representative Collins participate in annual Purple Heart ceremony in Hartselle

Written on August 10, 2021

Source: https://hartselleenquirer.com/2021/08/03/purple-heart-memorial-service-honors-fallen/

Senator Orr’s bill to help in-home businesses thrive becomes law

Written on August 2, 2021

Source: https://www.decaturdaily.com/news/other_news/state_capital/new-law-eases-restrictions-on-cottage-food-makers/article_053c7b17-2b1d-5dd0-8746-47a99799d99c.html

Senator Orr secures funding and site for new Mental Health Crisis Unit in Decatur

Written on August 2, 2021

Source: https://news.yahoo.com/crisis-center-mentally-ill-patients-123300116.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall

Area Christians pray for local schools. Senator Orr’s resolution shows state support for statewide Prayer Walk.

Written on August 2, 2021

Source: https://www.decaturdaily.com/life/religion/power-of-prayer-thousands-to-gather-at-schools-for-annual-prayer-walk/article_1005f4ef-8330-5f27-90d0-3d8f2e70b9d2.html

Senator Orr advocates for more mental health funding throughout state

Written on August 2, 2021

Source: https://www.decaturdaily.com/news/morgan_county/decatur/state-attorney-general-mental-health-funding-needed/article_6b96c654-258c-5be4-a6b0-727dc5b01eaa.html

Senator Orr’s bill targeting drugged drivers supported Danny Johnson Foundation of Huntsville

Written on August 2, 2021

Source: https://www.decaturdaily.com/news/other_news/state/new-testing-implied-consent-law-changes-target-drugged-drivers/article_6cd24bbc-a244-543a-b599-52f45f7b1e83.html

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