Lawmakers, lobbyists reflect on anniversary of grocery tax reduction
In Alabama, elimination of the tax could take some time under the current law.
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Lt. Gov Ainsworth honored with AGA’s Spirit of Alabama Award
The Grocers Association bestowed the award for his "dedication to the state's grocery industry," including his efforts to reduce the grocery tax.
November 7, 2023
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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See recent postsExplaining Alabama’s state grocery tax reduction
Here's what it covers and what it doesn’t.
Alabamians to finally see grocery tax relief
Alabama will now join the 47 other states, including our border states of Florida, Georgia and Tennessee, that do not fully tax groceries.
September 1, 2023
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See recent postsGrocery tax reduction: A penny saved, a better future paved
This small change likely will result in large savings for Alabamians who are working hard to make ends meet.
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See recent postsGrocery tax cut shows we must attempt what others say can’t be done
Work still lies ahead as I am determined and fully committed to abolishing the grocery tax altogether.
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.
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See recent postsGive Ainsworth his due on grocery tax cut
Ainsworth didn't have to take on the grocery tax. But he did. And all Alabamians will benefit because of it.
Senate committee passes grocery tax bill, heads to Senate
The bill would reduce the current 4 percent tax rate on food to 2 percent over the next couple of years