Senate committee delays ethics bill, tightening timeline for passage
With only two days remaining in the legislative session, the bill may have been dealt a fatal blow.
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Legislature passes bill to improve public records law
Senate Bill 270, carried by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, introduces much-needed timelines into the law.
May 8, 2024
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See recent postsLawmakers must fight to restore paid parental leave after Orr’s cruel move
The recent bipartisan push to give Alabama educators 12 weeks of paid parental leave was a promising development.
Public hearing held on bill targeting voluntary recognition for unions
The bill would penalize companies if they voluntarily recognize a union without a secret ballot process.
North Alabama Area Labor Council condemns “anti-worker” legislation
The legislation could condition economic development incentives on employers not voluntary recognizing labor unions.
Orr proposes bill to cut tax nursing items, feminine hygiene products
If passed in its drafted form, the items would become exempt from sales and use tax in October 2024.
Analysis | A brief examination of defunding libraries in Alabama
This isn't just about the present political milieu; the history of book banning is vast.
Overtime tax repeal has business, worker support. But a roadblock remains
Business groups and labor unions are united behind the tax cut for workers. But Sen. Arthur Orr seems intent on standing in the way.
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See recent postsDemocrats want to cut your taxes. A Republican is standing in the way
Bills repealing the overtime tax and the grocery tax are very popular among voters. One man is in the way of their passage.
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See recent postsSenator consolidates more power under SB101
SB101 is not about being fiscally conservative but controlling vast cash resources to consolidate power.