Tag: ARTHUR ORR

During a discussion on Friday morning's episode of WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) spoke out against Democrats' continued demonization of conservatives, arguing they should instead be working to address the needs of voters.

State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) plans to file legislation in the 2026 session addressing public corruption.

Lawmakers began a series of meetings on Wednesday to consider changing how universities and colleges are funded in Alabama. 

During Friday's broadcast of Huntsville radio WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) spoke about the ongoing government shutdown and why he believes Senate Democrats are continuing to vote against reopening the government.

During Friday's broadcast of Huntsville radio WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) spoke about the decreasing number of public school students in Alabama.

Following last weekend’s deadly shooting in Montgomery, lawmakers across the state are condemning Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed and his leadership abilities.

Members of the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board increased its bailment fee on Thursday from 72 cents to $1 per case.

State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) addressed the possibility of President Donald Trump deploying the National Guard to Birmingham to fight the city's high crime rate during a conversation earlier this week on WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show."

During Friday's episode of Huntsville WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) gave his take on Charlie Kirk's assassination and the corresponding trend of increasingly violent actions from Democrats across the country.

Success in life is about more than getting good grades in school, and too often, students living in poverty struggle to rise above their situation after they leave the classroom. That’s why State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) proposed a "success sequence" bill to teach students three simple values that are nearly guaranteed to help them get ahead in life.

State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) is pushing for new police pursuit guidelines after a fatal officer-involved crash in Hartselle claimed the life of a local teenager and injured six others.

The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) is ignoring the law when it comes to a recent school choice ruling, according to State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur).

While the political world has been focused on the Texas redistricting fight, other states are watching with a contingency on how or if the federal courts might intervene, especially with the Louisiana v. Callais still pending in the U.S. Supreme Court.

On Monday, the White House unveiled a video of four Alabama lawmakers praising the recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill and its impact on Alabama, including tax cuts, securing the border, education, bringing manufacturing jobs stateside and more.

State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) is preparing legislation for the 2026 legislative session that would remove candy and soda from the list of items that can be purchased using SNAP benefits.

According to a press release by Moms for Liberty Madison County Chair Emily Jones, State Sen. Arthur Orr, Rep. Parker Moore and State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough all celebrated the month by signing a pledge to support parents' rights.

The chefs of tomorrow could be trained in North Alabama under a new culinary arts program at Calhoun Community College.

State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) recently offered his thoughts on the so-called “No Kings” protests, which have already kicked off in the state’s metro, calling the recent uptick in violent and less-violent demonstrations against President Donald Trump’s actions “staged.”

State Sen. Arthur Orr is too busy to go back and get a degree he regretted not getting. But he did it. So can you.

Rumors of declining mental health have plagued Gov. Kay Ivey’s second term, but according to State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur), she’s as sharp as ever.

State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) reacted to complaints from Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin regarding Senate Bill 330, which restructures the makeup of the Birmingham Water Works Board, and House Bill 445, which regulates the manufacturing, wholesale distribution and retail sale of consumable hemp products containing THC or CBD.

The Alabama House Health Committee advanced on Wednesday legislation changing the scope of practice for the state’s midwives, despite opposition from midwives and other supporters of non-hospital births.

Senate Republicans will likely have to cloture Democrats on every bill for the rest of the session, according to State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur).

The Alabama Senate is currently working on the House-passed tax cut package to “make it even better,” according to State Sen. Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman).

At last week's Alabama Republican Party event featuring Donald Trump Jr., chairman John Wahl honored lawmakers who sponsored several of the most conservative bills passed during the 2024 legislative session.

Legislation making it easier for parents to claim a religious exemption for a vaccine requirement passed the Senate by a 26-5 margin on Thursday.

Last week, the Mississippi Legislature moved to eliminate its state income tax, putting the Magnolia State in line with Alabama's neighbors Tennessee and Florida, which are states without an income tax.