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Bentley Signs Bill Banning Kratom

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, May 10, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley signed legislation that would add Kratom to the banned substances list. Senate Bill 226 was sponsored by State Senator Arthur Orr (R-Decatur). State Representative Mack Butler (R-Rainbow City) carried the bill in the Alabama House of Representatives. Representative Butler said in a … Continued
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May 12, 2016

Senate Passes Teacher Pay Raise with Amendments

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, April 13, the Alabama Senate approved a cost of living adjustment for teachers and education employees when it passed HB21 sponsored by Rep. Bill Poole (R-Tuscaloosa). The House bill was heavily amended in the Senate. Senate Finance & Taxation Education Committee Chairman Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) amended the bill … Continued
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April 14, 2016

Senate Passes Education Budget

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, April 13, the Alabama Senate passed a $6.3 billion Education Trust Fund (ETF) budget for fiscal year 2017 (FY17). Next year’s education budget includes: strategic increases for community colleges, student assessments, and scholarships for veterans. It also funds a four percent pay increase for teachers, support staff, principals, … Continued
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April 14, 2016

Orr Says He Wants to Expose Donors

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Twin bills in the Alabama House and Senate would call for a Constitutional Amendment to “regulate the disclosure, raising, and spending of moneys to influence elections and governmental actions.” The constitutional amendment is the brainchild of Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur), who says the primary purpose of the bill is … Continued
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April 5, 2016

Republicans Want to Limit Spending, Fundraising, Free Speech

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Twin bills in the Alabama House and Senate would severely limit the First Amendment and the spirit of Citizens United, by limiting funds raised or spent on campaigns and issues. SB356 and HB404 Sponsored respectively by Sen. Arthur Orr and Rep. Mike Jones would, “regulate the disclosure, raising, and … Continued
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March 31, 2016

Committee Approves Pay Day Loan Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter For years, the Alabama legislature has been divided between those who want to shut down the State’s pay day loan industry, and those who believe in a free market approach with no State interference.  Senate Bill 91 is an attempt by Senator Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) to take a “middle … Continued
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February 24, 2016

Bill to Prevent School Boards from Spending Tax Dollars to Win Tax Referendums Passes Out of Committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, February 10, the Senate Fiscal Responsibility & Economic Development Committee gave a favorable report to Senate Bill 86 to prevent school boards from using the people’s tax dollars to promote voters for ballot initiatives to raise taxes. State Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) was pleased with the passage of … Continued
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February 16, 2016

Marsh Addresses Lottery, Budget, Education Bills

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) said on Tuesday that his understanding was that the Senate was “not in the mood” for tax increases, and that with a $43 million estimated deficit in the General Fund Budget a lottery was an option. Marsh said, “All options are a possibility, … Continued
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February 3, 2016

Senator Orr Sees Teacher’s Pay Raises As Priority

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In a recent interview with Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur), the new Chairman of the Education Trust Fund, he told the Alabama Political Reporter that one of his top priorities for the 2016 Legislation Session is a pay increase for teachers: “If the unpublished or unofficial projections bear out, and … Continued
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January 26, 2016