Alabama Arise report urges wage and working condition reforms for autoworkers
The auto industry employs over 44,000 individuals. But the report underscores a pressing need for reform.
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Alabama Arise unveils strategies to tackle workforce participation crisis in Alabama
This initiative comes at a crucial juncture, with Alabama witnessing one of the nation's lowest labor force participation rates.
Alabama Arise unveils 2024 roadmap for change in Alabama
Expanding Medicaid and ending the state sales tax on groceries will remain top goals on Alabama Arise’s 2024 legislative agenda.
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This small change likely will result in large savings for Alabamians who are working hard to make ends meet.
SB242: How bad bills die
Alabama Arise campaigned against SB242 primarily through grassroots phone calls to legislators.
Alabama Arise: 2023 Legislative Wrap-Up discussing
Issues like Medicaid expansion were also discussed in the meeting and will continue to be major policy points for Arise going forward.
New report: Medicaid expansion would improve maternal health in Alabama
Nearly one in six Alabama women aged 18-44 lack health coverage, face other barriers to health care.
Grocery tax passes Senate, awaits governor’s signature
The legislation should reduce the current tax rate on food in Alabama over the next couple of years.
House committee approves bipartisan grocery tax bill, with a few changes
The bill would reduce the sales tax on SNAP eligible foods by 2 percent as early as 2025.
Committee holds public hearing on bill to restrict Chinese citizens from buying property
The bill will move to the full Senate for deliberation and a potential vote.