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Ivey signs Toyota-Mazda incentives bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, February 6, 2018, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law Senate Bill 98, providing authority to counties to abate rollback ad valorem taxes for certain projects that qualify for the incentives under the Alabama Jobs Act. The bill was sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, and Rep. Danny … Continued
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February 8, 2018

Arthur Orr qualifies for another term in the State Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, State Senator Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, announced that he has filed qualifying papers to seek a fourth term in the Senate District 3 seat that he has held since 2006. “Since my first day serving in Montgomery, I have focused my efforts on improving education, economic development, and efficiency … Continued
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February 6, 2018

Tom Fredricks, Parker Moore in House District 4 runoff

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tom Fredricks and Parker Moore will face off in a runoff in the GOP primary for Alabama House District 4. The two emerged from a special GOP primary on Tuesday versus Tom Willis. As of Thursday morning, Fredericks had 46 percent while Parker Moore had 30 percent. The special … Continued
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December 14, 2017
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Senator Shelby Stands Up for Our Nation and Alabama Jobs

By Sen. Arthur Orr With the growing threat of ISIS and other terrorist groups around the world who want to do us harm, it is important now more than ever that our leaders prioritize keeping us safe.  Alabama plays a key role in that goal by being the home to where our nation’s most secure, … Continued
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February 1, 2016

Bomb Scare in Decatur Leads to School Evacuations

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Several schools in the Decatur were ordered to evacuate after authorities said a suspicious device had been found attached to a rail car at the Daikin facility on Highway 20.  All schools within a five mile radius of the plant were either dismissed or the students were transferred to schools … Continued
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November 22, 2013

New view for public schools

Staff Report Alabama Political Reporter Visitors are expected today in Decatur City Schools. They will get a polite, Southern welcome, but school officials aren’t looking forward to the visit. State Department of Education representatives will be monitoring the school system to make sure it’s following state and federal regulations. These visits every three years create … Continued
January 31, 2012