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Sen. Arthur Orr

Legislature

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.

May 8, 2024

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

Lawmakers 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.

April 25, 2024

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.

April 4, 2024

North Alabama Area Labor Council condemns “anti-worker” legislation

The legislation could condition economic development incentives on employers not voluntary recognizing labor unions.

March 27, 2024

Blue and pink pacifiers on the background of money.

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.

November 27, 2023

A brief examination of defunding libraries in Alabama

This isn't just about the present political milieu; the history of book banning is vast.

October 18, 2023

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.

June 1, 2023

Democrats 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.

May 31, 2023

Senator consolidates more power under SB101

SB101 is not about being fiscally conservative but controlling vast cash resources to consolidate power.

May 30, 2023