CBS 42, Birmingham: How could a government shutdown impact Alabama?
“There are all kinds of reasons people should be worried. Not so much about the shutdown, but over the stakes involved in reconciling the difference of opinion,” Arise's Carol Gundlach told WHNT 19 in Huntsville. |
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Alabama Political Reporter: Cover Alabama urges Congress to extend ACA tax credits as part of budget negotiations
“These tax credits are absolutely critical to Alabama,” Arise's Debbie Smith told the Alabama Political Reporter. “Because our state has not expanded Medicaid, more than 400,000 Alabamians rely on the Marketplace for coverage. Without these tax credits, families will lose health coverage, and our fragile health care system will be pushed deeper into crisis.” |
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Alabama Daily News: Here’s who could be impacted in Alabama by the expiration of ACA tax credits
“If these tax credits go away, families lose coverage, hospitals lose revenue, and premiums go up for everybody else,” Arise's Debbie Smith told Alabama Daily News. “The insurance companies are hiking prices for everyone, not just those who get Marketplace coverage.” |
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Alabama Political Reporter: Health care coalition calls on Congress to defend 'critical' insurance subsidies
“Without congressional action, families will face impossible choices between paying for health insurance or putting food on the table,” Arise's Debbie Smith told the Alabama Political Reporter. |
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Alabama Daily News: State sales tax on groceries drops to 2% “The state grocery tax reduction from 4% to 3% in 2023 was an essential first step toward tax justice in Alabama, and this year’s reduction to 2% continues that momentum,” Arise's Robyn Hyden told Alabama Daily News. |
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Trussville Tribune: Groceries and maternity items now more affordable after tax cuts
The latest grocery tax reduction – the second in three years – will make it easier for every Alabamian to make ends meet, especially in this time of persistently high food prices,” Arise's Robyn Hyden said. |
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AL.com: Why Alabama’s reliance on grocery taxes unlikely to change without a revolt for reform
“If city or county leaders determine that their budgets are healthy enough to reduce taxes while still adequately funding essential services like public schools, roads and fire protection, we would strongly encourage them to prioritize reducing or eliminating their local sales taxes on groceries,” Arise's Chris Sanders told AL.com. |
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Alabama Political Reporter: Alabama coalitions call on lawmakers to oppose privatization of Tennessee Valley Authority
“Public power through TVA has kept energy reliable, affordable and accountable to Alabamians for generations, reducing poverty and expanding opportunity across the region," Arise's Adam Keller told the Alabama Political Reporter. "The public deserves a voice in decisions about our energy and environment, and we stand united in opposing any threats to this vital lifeline for our communities.” |
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WSFA 12, Montgomery: Alabama Arise reacts to recent SNAP state options report “What we really want to do is make sure senior citizens and people with disabilities can get the food assistance they need without needing to jump through a lot of bureaucratic hoops,” Arise's Carol Gundlach told WSFA 12 in Montgomery. |
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