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ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant

Arthur Orr

Legislature

Legislature passes bill opening ethics complaints to respondents

Concerns arose in both chambers that the act would reveal complainants’ identities to respondents.

June 7, 2023

Anti-free market scaremongers are a clear danger at present

Following the lead of other red states, Alabama wants to punish investors in firms that follow ESG standard scoring.

May 15, 2023

Education budget includes $1M for Troy program combatting “woke capitalism”

The money is directed to the Free Enterprise Scholars program, a new program at Troy.

May 9, 2023

Senate committee strips water park, other project funding from $2.8B education bill

Instead, the bill creates a grant program to help schools with capital projects and a new rainy day fund.

May 4, 2023

Senate committee cuts rebate from $400 per filer to $100

The change comes as lawmakers put their support behind reducing the state's grocery tax.

May 4, 2023

With big lead, Orr still raising money in District 3 Senate race

Libertarian challenger Rick Chandler criticized Alabama's lack of limitations on campaign contributions.

October 17, 2022

Libertarian candidate criticizes ALGOP resolutions

Rick Chandler is a Libertarian candidate challenging Republican incumbent Arthur Orr for the State Senate District 3 seat.

August 17, 2022

State senator to file legislation related to vaccine mandates during special session

It would require a two-thirds majority in both chambers, as the special session was specifically called to address redistricting.

October 29, 2021

Alabama Forestry Association endorses Arthur Orr for state Senate

Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, is seeking re-election in state Senate District 3.

September 3, 2021

Legislature passes ban on “vaccine passports”

Any new vaccine requirements for students or for customers of businesses are banned by this legislation.

May 18, 2021