Arise in the news

October 2024

Alabama Political Reporter: Alabama needs bold leadership, not recycled policies from D.C.

"Alabama Arise’s agenda is about dignity and justice for all—not just for those fortunate enough to have a seat at the table. Their focus on voting rights, criminal justice reform and public transportation speaks to a broader vision of empowerment—giving every Alabamian the chance to participate fully in our society," editor Bill Britt wrote in the Alabama Political Reporter.

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Alabama Daily News : Citing workforce needs, Alabama lawmaker pushes to fund public transportation

“Investing in public transit is one of the best ways to enable people to really participate in public life, whether that means going to the doctor, whether that means going to vote, whether that means just being able to get out of the house and see their friends,” Arise's Dev Wakeley told the Alabama Daily News.

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Decatur Daily

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AL.com: What’s next for Alabama’s grocery tax? A ‘top priority’ or cautionary tale

“I think there are a number of places we could make some changes to Alabama’s tax structure so it both generates the revenue the state needs and is also less of a burden for ordinary, middle-income people," Arise's Carol Gundlach told AL.com.

Alabama Political Reporter: Troublemakers School teaches Alabamians about 'taking on the boss, and winning'

"[Troublemakers School attendees ranged] from young people just entering the workforce to decades-long union members and professors to line cooks,” Arise's Whitney Washington told the Alabama Political Reporter. “Alabama’s labor movement looks like Alabama, and it’s only going to keep growing."

AL.com: Whitmire: Kay Ivey is going to kill my hometown

"A 2022 poll by the firm Cygnal paid for by Alabama Arise showed that 72% of Alabamians supported Medicaid expansion. Including 66% of Alabama Republicans," columnist Kyle Whitmire wrote on AL.com.

Alabama Arise: From a childhood in the cancer ward to a lifetime in Alabama’s coverage gap

“I ask the doctors if there’s any way that I can get help to where I can still stay at work on a full-time basis,” Lary Brooks of New Hope, Ala., told Arise storyteller Whit Sides. “But with the opiate crisis, they won’t prescribe chronic pain medication without me being established in a pain clinic. So I’m reduced to going down to part-time at work but struggling with my pain all the time.”

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Alabama Reflector: ACA Marketplace enrollment begins Friday amid concerns over future of subsidies

“Everyone in Alabama and across our country should be able to get the health care they need when they need it,” Arise's Debbie Smith said. “And we strongly urge Gov. Kay Ivey and our lawmakers to expand Medicaid to strengthen our state’s workforce and ensure every Alabamian can access the health care they need to survive and thrive.”

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Alabama Political Reporter: How could the Harris-Walz plan for rural America affect Alabama?

“We support increasing coverage for long-term care for older adults and expanding telemedicine services,” Arise's Robyn Hyden said. “And we support closing the Medicaid coverage gap in every state so everyone can afford the health care they need to survive and thrive.”

Montgomery Independent: Government spending on babies is falling short, say advocates

“Our country can and must do more to make life better for babies, toddlers and families,” Arise's Jennifer Harris said. "Strengthening these family supports is the cornerstone to ensuring a brighter future for our children and our nation.”

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Alexander City Outlook

Andalusia Star-News

Greenville Advocate

Lowndes Signal

Selma Times-Journal

Shelby County Reporter