Alabama Arise

Economy

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.

December 1, 2023

This initiative comes at a crucial juncture, with Alabama witnessing one of the nation's lowest labor force participation rates.

November 23, 2023

Expanding Medicaid and ending the state sales tax on groceries will remain top goals on Alabama Arise’s 2024 legislative agenda.

October 6, 2023

This small change likely will result in large savings for Alabamians who are working hard to make ends meet.

August 30, 2023

Alabama Arise campaigned against SB242 primarily through grassroots phone calls to legislators.

July 11, 2023

Issues like Medicaid expansion were also discussed in the meeting and will continue to be major policy points for Arise going forward.

June 29, 2023

Nearly one in six Alabama women aged 18-44 lack health coverage, face other barriers to health care.

June 27, 2023

The legislation should reduce the current tax rate on food in Alabama over the next couple of years.

June 2, 2023

The bill would reduce the sales tax on SNAP eligible foods by 2 percent as early as 2025.

May 25, 2023

The bill will move to the full Senate for deliberation and a potential vote.

May 18, 2023