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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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…

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  McKenzie at Arise · [email protected]

January 31, 2025 at 5:11 PM

Help protect our rights this year. Join us this legislative session!

The 2025 Alabama legislative session starts next week, John! Will you join Alabama Arise as a member today to amplify your voice at the State House and advocate to create a better, more inclusive Alabama?  This year, we are preparing to defend our state against:Budget cuts to health care and food …

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  Pres at Arise · [email protected]

January 30, 2025 at 6:51 PM

Join us Monday to prepare for the 2025 legislative session

The 2025 legislative session begins Feb. 4. Legislators will be making decisions about our lives, and we must speak up to advocate for ourselves, our families and our state. Join us for this online action briefing that will both inform and equip us to act strategically to make our vision of a bette…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

January 29, 2025 at 7:19 PM

56 Alabama groups urge Congress to reject tax cuts for the wealthy

Congress should oppose efforts to increase tax breaks for wealthy Americans and highly profitable corporations this year, 56 organizations across Alabama wrote in a letter sent to Alabama’s congressional delegation Wednesday. Lawmakers instead should seek to boost tax credits that expand opportuni…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

January 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM

Introducing our new Alabama Maternal Health Toolkit

Alabama Arise is excited to release The Alabama Maternal Health Toolkit, a new resource to support and empower new and expectant mothers, health care advocates and other readers in navigating the complexities of maternal health care in our state. This toolkit provides critical information on mater…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

January 7, 2025 at 6:57 PM

Arise in the News: November-December 2024

  Arise in the newsNovember-December 2024 Public News Service: Alabama Arise prepares to tackle poverty, health issues in 2025  "Our state, because we underfund state government and we underfund our court systems, we heavily rely on fines and fees that really disproportionately hurt low-income fami…

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  Robyn at Arise · [email protected]

December 31, 2024 at 2:00 PM

It’s not too late to support a better Alabama this year!

Happy New Year’s Eve, John! We need your support before the end of 2024 to ensure we continue to be a strong, united voice on the issues you care about for our state. Will you give a gift to Alabama Arise today? Donate to Alabama Arise today! Over the past few months, we’ve been telling you the st…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

December 21, 2024 at 4:05 PM

The Arise Report | December 2024

December 2024 | Vol. 27, No. 4The Arise Report - December 2024  This is an electronic version of the December 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 f…

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  Mike at Arise · [email protected]

December 18, 2024 at 3:04 PM

Join Gillie to support Arise’s work on public transit!

The core of Alabama Arise’s power is people like you, John. Members vote on our legislative priorities, advocate with us – and fund our work. Your membership donations provide us the flexibility and power to focus on the issues you care most about. Your financial support is crucial to our long-ter…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

December 17, 2024 at 9:52 PM

Here is what an Alabama solution to the coverage gap needs

You may have seen Medicaid in the news recently. If so, you likely have questions. Last week, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama publicly proposed a new plan for Alabama health care called ALLHealth. This plan would use federal funding for Medicaid expansion to buy private health coverage for A…

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  Debbie at Arise · [email protected]

December 10, 2024 at 3:06 PM

Health care was critical for Audrey. Join her in Arise’s movement now!

Hi John,  Health care is too often out of reach for those who can’t afford it in Alabama. But when we all come together, we can create a world where everyone has the resources they need to thrive. That is why Alabama Arise is a member-based organization: Our members are our power at the State House…

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  Pres at Arise · [email protected]

December 3, 2024 at 2:05 PM

DON’T give to Alabama Arise today, John!

John, Giving Tuesday is here, and on this global day of generosity, we’re asking you to consider supporting our member groups that are key partners in accomplishing our legislative priorities and building a better Alabama.  It’s not that we don’t want your gifts. Please donate to Arise at any time…

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  Dev Wakeley · [email protected]

November 19, 2024 at 3:00 PM

John, join Jacob to help empower Alabama workers

Hi John,  Members like you are the heart of Alabama Arise’s power. You choose our legislative priorities, advocate for them at the State House and fund our work. Together, we are improving the lives of Alabamians who are living paycheck to paycheck.  Thank you for supporting us in building a better…

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  Robyn at Arise · [email protected]

November 8, 2024 at 3:12 PM

Alabama voted. Now let’s organize for a better state

Alabama Arise and our members have worked for more than 35 years to push for state policies that improve the lives of people struggling to make ends meet. We advocate for policies to build an Alabama where everyone has the resources they need to reach their full potential. And we’ve always remaine…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

November 5, 2024 at 12:00 PM

Are you ready to vote today?

The 2024 general election will be held today, Tuesday, Nov. 5! Alabamians will vote on numerous federal, state and local offices, including the president and vice president, U.S. House members and several state Supreme Court justices. Have you made a plan to vote in this year’s general election? Al…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

November 4, 2024 at 10:04 PM

Arise in the News: October 2024

  Arise in the newsOctober 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 re…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

November 1, 2024 at 1:20 PM

Are you ready to vote on Tuesday?

The 2024 general election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 5! Alabamians will vote on numerous federal, state and local offices, including the president and vice president, U.S. House members and several state Supreme Court justices. Have you made a plan to vote in this year’s general election? Alabam…

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  Benga Harrison · [email protected]

October 22, 2024 at 4:59 PM

John, members like you drive Arise's work

John, members are the heartbeat of Alabama Arise. Our collective power has brought material improvements to the lives of Alabamians, such as reducing the state grocery tax and extending postpartum Medicaid coverage.   Thank you for supporting us in building a better Alabama. Will you join Arise as…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

October 17, 2024 at 10:14 PM

Do you have a plan for Nov. 5?

The 2024 general election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 5 – less than three weeks from today! Alabamians will vote on numerous federal, state and local offices, including the president and vice president, U.S. House members and several state Supreme Court justices. Are you registered to vote? Have yo…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

October 9, 2024 at 7:45 PM

Arise’s 2025 legislative priorities: Our roadmap to a better Alabama

Our members have spoken! We’re thrilled that more than 450 members participated in voting to determine Alabama Arise’s legislative priorities in recent days after our Annual Meeting. And we’re grateful for everyone who took part – before, during and after the meeting – in discussing and reflecting…

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  Robyn at Arise · [email protected]

October 3, 2024 at 1:22 PM

Our 2024 annual report: We accomplished so much together!

Dear John,  I am so excited to share Alabama Arise’s 2024 annual report with you! You can find it here on our website.  Together, we advanced dignity, equity and justice for every Alabamian this year. With your support, we:Secured funding for Summer EBT to reduce child hunger!Created major waves fi…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

October 2, 2024 at 3:24 PM

Arise in the News: September 2024

  Arise in the newsSeptember 2024 Alabama Political Reporter: Lawmakers, lobbyists reflect on anniversary of grocery tax reduction  “If you think about the grocery tax, it’s a tax on survival,” Arise's Chris Sanders told the Alabama Political Reporter. “Food is not optional. We all have to eat to l…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

September 26, 2024 at 9:59 PM

Take action now: Save rural hospitals, save rural Alabamians

Another rural hospital closed this month. The closure of Clarke County’s Thomasville Regional Medical Center marks the latest hospital to close its doors to rural Alabamians. Additionally, four labor and d…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

September 12, 2024 at 5:26 PM

The Arise Report | September 2024

September 2024 | Vol. 27, No. 3The Arise Report - September 2024  This is an electronic version of the September 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 t…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

September 4, 2024 at 9:43 PM

Arise in the News: August 2024

  Arise in the newsAugust 2024   Fox 10, Mobile: Undeliverable: A maternal health care crisis  “Medicaid expansion can be done by the governor. That’s the easiest route is for Governor Ivey to use her executive authority to expand Medicaid, but the Legislature can also pass a bill to expand Medica…

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  Dev at Arise · [email protected]

September 2, 2024 at 2:00 PM

How Alabama can build an economy that works for workers

Labor Day is a holiday where we can reflect on the contributions that working people – and the unions that workers form to build power together – have made to the well-being of all people in the United States. These contributions include overtime pay, a five-day workweek, child labor protections a…

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  Matt at Arise · [email protected]

August 30, 2024 at 12:00 PM

NEW VIDEO: The path forward in Arise’s work to untax groceries

One year ago this weekend, Alabama’s state grocery tax reduction finally became a reality. The 1-cent decline in the sales tax on food brought welcome news to Alabamians who are struggling to make ends meet. And it marked a milestone in Alabama Arise’s work to build a more just and equitable tax s…

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  McKenzie Burton · [email protected]

August 28, 2024 at 9:43 PM

FWD: Join Arise today: Choose our 2025 priorities!

Hi John,   I wanted to make sure you saw that tomorrow, Aug. 29, is the deadline for joining Alabama Arise as a member to vote on our 2025 legislative priorities! Will you join Arise today to ensure you will have your voice heard?  It’s important that Arise focus on the issues most meaningful to our…

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  Pres at Arise · [email protected]

August 22, 2024 at 6:28 PM

Join Arise today: Choose our 2025 priorities!

John, will you join Alabama Arise with a gift today?  Arise’s power is in our people. As a member-driven organization, we need you to help make our shared vision a reality and improve the lives of people struggling to make ends meet. By donating to Arise, you become a member with the power to cast…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

August 20, 2024 at 8:11 PM

Take action today: Expand Medicaid to save moms and babies!

A rural hospital in south Alabama, Grove Hill Memorial Hospital, closed its labor and delivery department last week. As a result, women from the area may have to drive more than an hour to deliver their ba…

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  Pres at Arise · [email protected]

August 6, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Final 2024 Town Hall Tuesday is tonight!

Listening is both a value and process foundational to Arise’s approach to shaping and advancing policies that matter most to those marginalized by poverty.  Arise depends on what we hear to help guide our work toward a better Alabama. That’s why our virtual Town Hall Tuesdays have returned this y…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

August 4, 2024 at 2:00 AM

Arise in the News: June and July 2024

  Arise in the newsJune/July 2024 Alabama Political Reporter: Alabama Arise and Alabama Values launch advocacy program  “Through this collaboration, we are demystifying the legislative process and providing essential advocacy skills to people who want to improve their communities’ well-being and m…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

July 31, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Arise is hiring a policy and advocacy director!

Alabama Arise is hiring a full-time policy and advocacy director to ensure our research, analysis, advocacy and legislative engagement remain as impactful as possible. Visit our employment page for more details and information on how to apply. Arise works hard to break down policy barriers to opp…

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  Pres at Arise · [email protected]

July 30, 2024 at 6:53 PM

Our 2024 Town Hall Tuesdays continue next week!

Listening is both a value and process foundational to Arise’s approach to shaping and advancing policies that matter most to those marginalized by poverty.  Arise depends on what we hear to help guide our work toward a better Alabama. That’s why our virtual Town Hall Tuesdays have returned this y…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

July 29, 2024 at 1:15 PM

Support Medicaid expansion, public transportation funding and more today!

John, if you’re reading this email, you are not a current member of Alabama Arise!   Our work doesn’t happen without members giving and taking action in support of our legislative goals like Medicaid expansion and public transportation funding. Public policy change is a movement, and we need you wi…

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  Pres at Arise · [email protected]

July 16, 2024 at 12:00 PM

TONIGHT: You're invited to our 2024 Town Hall Tuesdays!

Listening is both a value and process foundational to Arise’s approach to shaping and advancing policies that matter most to those marginalized by poverty. Arise depends on what we hear to help guide our work toward a better Alabama. That’s why our virtual Town Hall Tuesdays return this year. The…

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  Pres at Arise · [email protected]

July 11, 2024 at 8:23 PM

REMINDER: You're invited to our 2024 Town Hall Tuesdays!

Listening is both a value and process foundational to Arise’s approach to shaping and advancing policies that matter most to those marginalized by poverty. Arise depends on what we hear to help guide our work toward a better Alabama. That’s why our virtual Town Hall Tuesdays return this year. The…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

June 17, 2024 at 7:05 PM

U.S. Labor Secretary calls Arise ‘truly incredible’ during visit to Birmingham

Alabama Arise staff and members participated in a listening session with the U.S. Department of Labor and the City of Birmingham on June 11, 2024. From left: Arise board member Kenneth Tyrone King, Arise’s Cover Alabama storyteller Whit Sides, former Arise board member Helen Rivas, health coverag…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

June 15, 2024 at 1:00 PM

The Arise Report | June 2024

June 2024 | Vol. 27, No. 2The Arise Report - June 2024 This is an electronic version of the June 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 online vers…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

June 13, 2024 at 12:00 PM

APPLY BY MONDAY: We're hiring a policy and advocacy director!

Alabama Arise is hiring a new full-time policy and advocacy director to ensure our research, analysis, advocacy and legislative engagement remain as impactful as possible. Visit our employment page for more details and information on how to apply. Arise works hard to break down policy barriers to…

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  LaTrell at Arise · [email protected]

June 11, 2024 at 3:03 PM

We succeeded in securing Summer EBT! What can you do to fight hunger in Alabama?

Hi John, Thanks to supporters like you, Alabama Arise’s people-powered movement is working – and we need you to help keep up our progress. In the last two years, we’ve seen significant wins in the fight against hunger in Alabama. With your support, we succeeded in securing Summer EBT funding this y…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

June 10, 2024 at 11:00 PM

Arise in the News: May 2024

 Arise in the newsMay 2024Alabama Political Reporter: Cover Alabama calls on Gov. Ivey to close health care gap “We implore you to recognize the urgency and importance surrounding prioritizing the health and well-being of our state’s residents by taking immediate action to close the health care cov…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

June 7, 2024 at 12:00 PM

We're hiring a policy and advocacy director! Apply by June 17

Alabama Arise is hiring a new full-time policy and advocacy director to ensure our research, analysis, advocacy and legislative engagement remain as impactful as possible. Visit our employment page for more details and information on how to apply. Arise works hard to break down policy barriers to…

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  Pres at Arise · [email protected]

June 5, 2024 at 7:38 PM

You're invited: 2024 Town Hall Tuesdays

Listening is both a value and process foundational to Arise’s approach to shaping and advancing policies that matter most to those marginalized by poverty. Arise depends on what we hear to help guide our work toward a better Alabama. That’s why our virtual Town Hall Tuesdays return this year. The…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

June 3, 2024 at 5:06 PM

Alabama Arise and Alabama Values launch Think Big Alabama advocacy training program

Alabama Arise and Alabama Values announce the launch of Think Big Alabama: Empowering Voices for Change, a four-part advocacy training program aimed at empowering underserved and underrepresented communities in Alabama. The program, running from July 13 to Aug. 24, will equip 20 participants with…

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