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May 23, 2025 at 7:42 PM

U.S. House budget bill would hammer struggling Alabama families

  The U.S. House voted 215-214 Thursday for a budget bill that would make basic needs like food and health care more expensive for millions of families through severe cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid and other human services. These funding cuts would finance eff…

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May 20, 2025 at 5:36 PM

Arise legislative update: May 20, 2025

 A note from Arise's executive director Robyn Hyden:  The Alabama Legislature’s 2025 regular session ended last week. This was a triumphant year for Alabama Arise, with big wins on the grocery tax, maternal and infant health, paid parental leave and more. But our fight is not over. The U.S. House i…

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  Pres at Arise · [email protected]

May 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM

TUESDAY: Join us for the Arise legislative wrap-up!

Alabama’s 2025 legislative session was a busy one, with some wins worth celebrating, including another grocery tax reduction and 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 ses…

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  David at Arise · [email protected]

May 17, 2025 at 2:15 PM

Together, we’ve improved lives across Alabama. Help us keep up the momentum!

The 2025 legislative session is officially over, John! It was a busy and productive one: Alabama Arise staff, partners and members like you worked hard all year to improve the lives of folks living paycheck to paycheck while also protecting the rights of Alabamians under attack by people with regr…

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  Pres at Arise · [email protected]

May 15, 2025 at 6:13 PM

NEXT WEEK: Join us for the Arise legislative wrap-up!

Alabama’s 2025 legislative session was a busy one, with some wins worth celebrating, including another grocery tax reduction and 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 ses…

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  Dev at Arise · [email protected]

May 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM

Join us in celebrating Alabama's paid leave win!

John, have you heard? This legislative session, Alabama passed the best paid parental leave policy in the Southeast! Starting this summer, Alabama will provide paid leave for new parents who work as teachers, two-year college employees or state employees. This is a huge win for workers, and it was…

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  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…

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  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…

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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…

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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…

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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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…

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  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. …

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  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…

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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…

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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…

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  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…

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  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…

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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…

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  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…

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  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 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…

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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…

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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…

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  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…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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