SENATOR ORR IN THE NEWS

Senator Orr continues push for new Tennessee River bridge

Written on September 15, 2020

Source: https://www.decaturdaily.com/news/morgan_county/new-bridge-alabama-20-limited-access-get-chamber-support/article_0de15536-0da9-5c86-bb85-847632255b4c.html

Decatur Public Library reaps benefit of expanded internet service helped by increased legislative funding pushed by Senator Orr

Written on September 9, 2020

Source: https://www.decaturdaily.com/news/morgan_county/improved-internet-access-to-help-students-other-patrons-at-decatur-public-library/article_6c090a66-6918-5ae4-9f5a-315bab163b23.html

Senator Orr discusses his Constitutional Amendment to reform Judiciary for more efficiencies

Written on September 9, 2020

Source: https://www.wbrc.com/2020/09/03/proposed-amendments-youll-see-ballot-november/

Senator Orr’s changes to tax credit law brings millions in investment to area according to Downtown Development Authority leader

Written on August 31, 2020

Source: https://www.decaturdaily.com/news/morgan_county/decatur/plans-for-bank-street-building-include-apartments-retail/article_24cbbee6-b063-5381-b7f2-b6e26b065a62.html

Historic Association group thanks Senator Orr for signage grant to highlight neighborhoods

Written on August 31, 2020

Source: https://www.decaturdaily.com/life/columns/chatterbox/chatterbox-a-lesson-in-not-taking-people-for-granted/article_9c9c22f8-99b6-58f8-96be-1a75ec575360.html

Alabama Policy Institute continues support for Senator Orr’s limited legal liability legislation

Written on August 4, 2020

Source: https://www.alabamapolicy.org/2020/07/30/keep-a-weather-eye-on-the-horizon-a-legal-storm-is-brewing/

Senator Orr calls for updating economic incentive laws – State does not need to lose jobs in competitive environment.

Written on August 3, 2020

Source: https://www.aldailynews.com/state-job-incentives-expiring-but-no-guarantee-on-special-session-to-renew/

Alabama School Journal features Senator Orr’s effort to reclaim local sales taxes for schools

Written on July 30, 2020

Source: http://digital.myaea.org/Alabama-School-Journal-04132020-e-Edition/1/

Senator Orr pre-files bill restricting government use of license plate readers on public roads

Written on July 27, 2020

Source: https://www.aldailynews.com/legislation-would-regulate-use-of-license-plate-scanners-data-collected/

Senator Orr pre-files bill restricting government use of license plate readers on public roads

Written on July 27, 2020

Source: https://www.wbrc.com/2020/07/23/legislation-would-regulate-use-license-plate-scanners-data-collected/

Senator Orr’s efforts to ban convenience store drug Tianna reach success

Written on July 20, 2020

Source: https://www.aldailynews.com/state-moves-to-ban-opioid-like-antidepressant-sold-in-convenience-stores/

Senator Orr lauds newspaper publisher Barrett Shelton for impactful and generous legacy

Written on July 16, 2020

Source: https://www.decaturdaily.com/news/morgan_county/decatur/barrett-c-shelton-jr-remembered-for-involvement-in-community-economy/article_ba905909-8e81-52f3-bbdc-50d74811ec63.html

Senator Orr complimented by Dr. David Bronner of RSA for School Board Bill

Written on July 8, 2020

Source: https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rsa-al.gov%2Fuploads%2Ffiles%2FAdvisor_July_20_web.pdf

Southeast Law Institute supports Senator Orr’s bill to limit COVID-19 liability

Written on July 8, 2020

Source: The Southeast Law Institute, Inc.

Senator Orr continues to press local online tax revenues for schools

Written on July 7, 2020

Source: https://www.decaturdaily.com/news/morgan_county/in-pandemic-taxes-on-online-purchases-up-trend-concerns-educators/article_7bd8c05e-aa0f-59ec-bf3c-468aa5b9694e.html

Senator Orr continues to push for better access to Decatur

Written on July 1, 2020

Source: https://www.decaturdaily.com/news/morgan_county/decatur/push-to-add-lane-to-ala-20-us-31-overpass-meets-resistance-from-state/article_f00fc4c2-f891-534f-8f02-da85e74bdd62.html

Times Daily and Decatur Daily agree with Senator Orr that Civil Asset Forfeiture laws need to be reviewed

Written on June 25, 2020

Source: https://www.timesdaily.com/opinion/editorials/better-data-needed-on-civil-asset-forfeiture/article_b4a90f6b-0725-5420-a691-996fac4e1243.html

Senator Orr wants more data to do comprehensive review and analysis of civil asset forfeitures in Alabama

Written on June 25, 2020

Source: https://www.wbrc.com/2020/06/18/report-alabama-law-enforcement-seized-m-lawmaker-wants-more-information/

Senator Orr proposes plan to keep more Alabama college grads in state

Written on June 25, 2020

Source: https://www.wbrc.com/2020/06/24/alabama-report-details-graduates-employment-shows-workforce-needs/

Senator Orr secures pilot funds to attract new college grads to struggling areas of the state

Written on June 25, 2020

Source: https://www.timesdaily.com/news/state-funds-put-into-bringing-best-and-brightest-to-decatur-marengo-county/article_a3325f95-126f-56d7-ab3a-d290366055bd.html

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