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. Jacob HolmesMay 8, 2024
Legislature 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. StaffMay 8, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | 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. Bill BrittApril 25, 2024
Legislature 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. Patrick DarringtonApril 4, 2024
Legislature North Alabama Area Labor Council condemns “anti-worker” legislation The legislation could condition economic development incentives on employers not voluntary recognizing labor unions. Patrick DarringtonMarch 27, 2024
Legislature 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. Jacob HolmesNovember 27, 2023
Education 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. Bill BrittOctober 18, 2023
Legislature 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. Josh MoonJune 1, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | 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. Josh MoonMay 31, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Senator consolidates more power under SB101 SB101 is not about being fiscally conservative but controlling vast cash resources to consolidate power. Bill BrittMay 30, 2023