Pres at Arise · [email protected]

May 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Join us for the Arise legislative wrap-up!

Alabama’s 2025 legislative session has been a busy one, with some wins worth celebrating, including good new laws on maternal health and paid parental leave. But also, unfortunately, some bad policies were passed.  Join us online to talk about what happened during the session and how our voices rais…

See More from Pres at Arise

  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

May 7, 2025 at 3:43 PM

Great news: The grocery tax reduction passed!

 You did it! Another grocery tax reduction is about to become reality in Alabama, and years of determined advocacy by Alabama Arise members played a huge role in making it happen. The Senate voted 34-0 Tuesday for HB 386 by Rep. Danny Garrett, R-Trussville, a bill that will reduce the state sales ta…

See More from Alabama Arise

  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

May 1, 2025 at 10:40 PM

Alabama Arise praises new maternal health, paid parental leave laws

   Tens of thousands of Alabama families will benefit from two new laws removing barriers to health coverage and increasing the availability of paid parental leave. Gov. Kay Ivey held a ceremonial bill signing Thursday at the State Capitol in Montgomery for both bills: SB 102, sponsored by Sen. Lind…

See More from Alabama Arise

  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

April 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Arise legislative update: April 29, 2025

 A note from Arise's executive director:  There are only five work days left in the Alabama Legislature’s 2025 regular session, meaning the session likely will end no later than May 8. That gives us less than two weeks to push all our legislative priorities across the finish line. Please consider t…

See More from Alabama Arise

  Robyn at Arise · [email protected]

April 23, 2025 at 5:05 PM

Why aren't you an Arise member yet?

We’re only a few weeks from the end of Alabama’s 2025 legislative session, John, and we need you! Will you donate to Alabama Arise to bring our work at the State House over the finish line? Donate today to strengthen our advocacy! This year has been undoubtedly tough for us all. But even in tough …

See More from Robyn at Arise

  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

April 16, 2025 at 9:22 PM

New blog post: Federal workers are vital to Alabama’s economy

  Federal workers help keep our food, workplaces and environment safe. Thousands carry out critical missions like weather forecasting, disaster relief and medical care. Federal employees and their families are our neighbors who live, work and send their children to schools across Alabama.  But waves…

See More from Alabama Arise

  Robyn at Arise · [email protected]

April 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM

Stand up to protect progress in Alabama

John -- With your support over the years, we have made progress for working people in our state. But now, we must stand together to protect that progress.   In these times, we all feel the pressures of extraordinary policy threats. Alabama Arise remains committed to our core mission: shifting powe…

See More from Robyn at Arise

  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

April 2, 2025 at 9:02 PM

New paid parental leave law improves life for Alabama workers

Great news: Gov. Kay Ivey signed SB 199 into law Wednesday! The legislation, sponsored by Sen. Vivian Figures, D-Mobile, will ensure paid parental leave for new parents who work as teachers, two-year college employees or state employees.  Read our statement on why this is a huge win for workers acro…

See More from Alabama Arise

  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

April 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Don't be an April fool: Say no to junk health plans in Alabama!

Alabama lawmakers are considering an unregulated health plan that allows coverage to be denied or priced at a premium for preexisting conditions. Tell them this is unacceptable.   The House Health Committee will consider HB 477, which could authorize junk health plans, this Wednesday, April 2, at 10…

See More from Alabama Arise

  McKenzie at Arise · [email protected]

March 28, 2025 at 5:52 PM

We proved that we're more powerful together

More than ever, Alabamians are struggling to afford basic needs like groceries and health care. Alabama Arise is working to meet the moment to fight for working people.  Alongside our members, we are pushing for more equitable policies that allow everyone to have the resources they need to thrive. …

See More from McKenzie at Arise

  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

March 26, 2025 at 3:49 PM

Arise legislative update: March 26, 2025

  We hope you enjoy this preview of Alabama Arise’s weekly legislative update! We are proud to offer this as a members-only benefit of Arise. If you enjoy this recap, join us today with a gift of any amount and you will continue receiving this recap throughout the session. Memberships renew annual…

See More from Alabama Arise

  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

March 21, 2025 at 9:08 PM

200+ Arise supporters rally for reducing state grocery tax

Alabama should reduce the state sales tax on groceries again this year and work toward a sustainable solution to end the tax permanently, Alabama Arise members told legislators Thursday. More than 200 Arise supporters gathered Thursday at the State House in Montgomery to show their support for untax…

See More from Alabama Arise

  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

March 14, 2025 at 5:15 PM

The Arise Report | March 2025

March 2025 | Vol. 28, No. 1 The Arise Report - March 2025  This is an electronic version of the March newsletter that will be mailed to Alabama Arise members.  Join or renew your Arise membership today to ensure you get the next print edition in your mailbox!  Click here to check out the full onl…

See More from Alabama Arise

  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

March 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM

DEADLINE TODAY: Register for Arise’s 2025 Legislative Day!

Your voice matters! Make plans now to speak up for a better Alabama for all at Arise's Legislative Day.   Legislative Day will be held on March 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alabama State House in Montgomery. Legislative Day is an annual opportunity for Arise members and friends to meet their l…

See More from Alabama Arise

  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

March 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM

Register now for Arise’s 2025 Legislative Day!

Your voice matters! Make plans now to speak up for a better Alabama for all at Arise's Legislative Day.   Legislative Day will be held one month from today on March 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alabama State House in Montgomery. Legislative Day is an annual opportunity for Arise members and fr…

See More from Alabama Arise

  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

March 6, 2025 at 10:08 PM

Great news on untaxing groceries in Alabama!

Alabama’s state grocery tax is a cruel tax on survival that drives many families deeper into poverty. That’s why Alabama Arise members have advocated for decades to eliminate it. The 2023 law reducing the state tax from 4% to 3% was a huge win for families across our state. Now we may be on the doo…

See More from Alabama Arise

  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

March 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM

Application deadline today: Arise is hiring two organizers!

Come work with us! Alabama Arise is hiring two Organizers to support our mission and vision by organizing religious and community groups and individuals in support of state and national policies affecting Alabamians marginalized by poverty. The organizers must reside in Alabama but may work remotely…

See More from Alabama Arise

  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

February 26, 2025 at 7:32 PM

110+ Alabama groups urge Congress to oppose cuts to Medicaid, SNAP

Congress should oppose efforts to cut funding or create additional enrollment barriers for Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), 112 organizations across Alabama wrote in a letter to Alabama’s congressional delegation this week. “We write to request respectfully that, i…

See More from Alabama Arise

  Debbie at Arise · [email protected]

February 25, 2025 at 1:05 PM

Today is Medicaid expansion advocacy day: Take action now!

Medicaid is an essential lifeline for more than 1 million Alabamians who could not afford health coverage otherwise. We need leaders who will fight to protect Medicaid and close Alabama's coverage gap.   Advocates from across our state are gathering for Cover Alabama's advocacy day in Montgomery t…

See More from Debbie at Arise

  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

February 20, 2025 at 6:29 PM

Register now for Arise’s 2025 Legislative Day!

Your voice matters! Make plans now to speak up for a better Alabama for all at Arise's Legislative Day.   Legislative Day will be held one month from today on March 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alabama State House in Montgomery. Legislative Day is an annual opportunity for Arise members and fr…

See More from Alabama Arise

  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

February 12, 2025 at 9:45 PM

Tell Congress: Don’t slash health care and nutrition to cut taxes for the wealthy

It’s wrong to hurt people who are struggling to help people who are already doing well. But Congress will begin voting soon on budget and tax legislation that would do exactly that.Congressional leaders ar…

See More from Alabama Arise

  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

February 11, 2025 at 2:15 PM

Arise legislative update: Feb. 11, 2025

  We hope you enjoy this preview of Alabama Arise’s weekly legislative update! We are proud to offer this as a members-only benefit of Arise. If you enjoy this recap, join us today with a gift of any amount, and you will continue receiving this recap throughout the session. Memberships renew annual…

See More from Alabama Arise

  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

February 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Alabama at risk from threatened federal funding cuts

Congress this week likely will begin considering budget resolutions that could set the stage for severe cuts to Medicaid, food assistance and other human services. These funding cuts would finance efforts to renew or expand tax cuts for wealthy people and highly profitable corporations.   Read our…

See More from Alabama Arise

  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

February 5, 2025 at 6:18 PM

Arise is hiring an organizer!

Come work with us! Alabama Arise is hiring an Organizer to support our mission and vision by organizing religious and community groups and individuals in support of state and national policies affecting Alabamians marginalized by poverty. Visit our employment page for more information and details …

See More from Alabama Arise

  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

February 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM

How you can help make Alabama better in 2025

Arise 2025: How we're working to build a better Alabama    Click on the video above to watch Arise's David Stout welcome everyone to Alabama's 2025 legislative session.  Alabama Arise members have worked for more than 35 years to build a brighter, more inclusive future for our state. And as the Le…

See More from Alabama Arise

  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

February 3, 2025 at 8:03 PM

Arise in the News: January 2025

  Arise in the newsJanuary 2025Alabama Daily News: How the federal funding freeze could impact Alabama “Policymakers should not act to make life harder for people who are already struggling to make ends meet,” Arise's Robyn Hyden told the Alabama Daily News. “They should focus instead on investing …

See More from Alabama Arise

  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

February 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM

Arise 2025: How we’re working to build a better Alabama

Arise 2025: How we're working to build a better Alabama  Alabama Arise believes in dignity, equity and justice for all. We believe in an Alabama where everyone's voice is heard and everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. And we believe better public policies are the key to buil…

See More from Alabama Arise