Sen. Arthur Orr

Alabama Offers Tax Breaks for Overtime, Groceries

Alabamas Governor Kay Ivey signs a new bill, HB five twenty-seven, offering workers a one thousand dollar income tax deduction on overtime pay and a two-month grocery tax suspension. This package, pushed by Rep James Lomax and Sen Arthur Orr, aims to reward extra hours and ease costs for families. Leaders praise the move as real relief for hardworking folks, with Ivey highlighting Alabamas top-notch workers and Lomax and Orr stressing savings and productivity boosts. The grocery tax suspension starts May first and ends June thirtieth, providing immediate pocketbook support amid rising prices. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a28d85f7e2252529

Governor Ivey Signs Bill to Provide Tax Relief to Hardworking Alabamians

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed House Bill 527 into law. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. James Lomax and Sen. Arthur Orr, provides an income tax deduction for qualified overtime compensation, up to $1,000. HB527 also suspends the … Continued

Alabama House Bans Foreign Political Donations

Alabamas House of Representatives passes Senate Bill 92, sponsored by Senator Arthur Orr, to block online political donations from foreign billing addresses. The measure aims to tighten campaign finance rules and prevent foreign meddling in state elections, while allowing American citizens overseas to donate using their voter registration address. The bill now awaits Senate approval before reaching Governor Kay Iveys desk. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1a42765a3a661899

Alabama House Passes SNAP Reform Bill

Alabamas House approves SB fifty-seven, aiming to restrict SNAP benefits for unhealthy items like candy, sugary sodas, and certain energy drinks. The bill, sponsored by Senator Arthur Orr and carried by Rep Reed Ingram, seeks a USDA waiver to make these items off-limits for food stamps. The move aims to encourage healthier choices and potentially prevent a twenty percent loss of SNAP funding. However, the bill faces opposition from Democrats who argue it could burden low-income families. The bill, which includes non-tea or coffee energy drinks, now heads to committee. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/89d8300b731ad719

Alabama House approves ban on SNAP recipients purchasing some sugary foods

The Alabama House of Representatives Wednesday passed a bill that would prohibit Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients from purchasing certain sugary products with their benefits. SB 57, sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, would prohibit SNAP beneficiaries from buying candy, sodas and energy drinks with their benefits. The bill does not change the amount […]

Alabama Senate votes to further reduce powers of lieutenant governor

The Alabama Senate on Thursday unanimously changed the chamber’s rules, reducing the powers of the lieutenant governor. Senate Resolution 108, sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, allows Senate President Pro Tem to preside over the Senate if the lieutenant governor has not taken his or her seat five minutes after a meeting time. It also […]

Alabama House committee approves bill establishing harsher penalties for real estate fraud

An Alabama House committee Wednesday approved legislation to make real estate fraud a felony offense. SB 292, sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, directs the Alabama Securities Commission to adopt rules to process complaints of alleged real estate fraud and establishes felony charges for people who fraudulently sell real estate. “I think the people need […]

Alabama's School Choice Push Gains Momentum

State Senator Arthur Orr discusses the CHOOSE Act on WVNNs Dale Jackson Show, highlighting new funding for Alabamas school choice push. The bill is in the Senate, following the Houses approval of Governor Iveys budget plan. Eligibility remains capped at poverty level for this year, but will expand based on future allocations. Demand is surging, with families applying for $187 million last week. Governor Ivey requested $250 million, leaving room for increased applications. Education savings accounts, now refundable tax credits for K-12 expenses, promise real choice for more Alabama families. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d2f9a1d3b33d1dfe

7 Things: Britt works to avoid shutdown; good jobs report; Bondi spars with Congress over Epstein; and more…

7. Law enforcement leaders, sheriffs, the Alabama League of Municipalities, and the Alabama Association of Chiefs of Police, are publicly opposing a bill by Alabama State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur), which would limit high-speed chases to cases involving probable cause of violent crimes like murder, kidnapping, rape, arson, first-degree robbery, or immediate threats of death […] The post 7 Things: Britt works to avoid shutdown; good jobs report; Bondi spars with Congress over Epstein; and more… appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Orr, Garrett discuss education budget priorities in 2026 as ‘lofty money’ meets PEEHIP shortfall

The Alabama House and Senate Education Trust Fund budget committee chairmen addressed the Business Council of Alabama’s Tuesday morning briefing, and discussed budget priorities, their working relationship, and the future of education in Alabama. State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) and State Rep. Danny Garrett (R-Trussville) agreed that managing expectations will be a key challenge this […] The post Orr, Garrett discuss education budget priorities in 2026 as ‘lofty money’ meets PEEHIP shortfall appeared first on Yellowhammer News .