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 …

More than 80 organizations sent a joint letter to Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday urging immediate action to close Alabama's health coverage gap. The groups are partners in Cover Alabama, a nonpartisan coalition dedicated to ensuring quality, affordable health coverage for all Alabamians. Alabama Arise is…

The Alabama Legislature's 2024 regular session has wrapped up, and we have plenty to discuss in the aftermath.  Join us on May 28 to discuss some of the big takeaways, such as continued progress on Medicaid expansion and a breakthrough on 2025 funding for Summer EBT! We will talk about what else h…

We just began the last full week of the Alabama Legislature’s 2024 regular session, John! As we approach these last few difficult days, Alabama Arise needs your support to show our coalition is strong and growing as we continue working together to stop harmful bills and make progress on legislativ…

Your advocacy has made a difference! The Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee voted unanimously today to appropriate $10 million for Summer EBT administrative funding from the 2025 Education Trust Fund budget. We still need approval from the full Senate, the House and the govern…

Every child needs and deserves healthy meals throughout the year. But in recent years, 94% of Alabama’s children who received free or reduced-price school meals during the school year did not have access t…

  Arise development associate McKenzie Burton highlights how your support can help us reach our goal of a more equitable and inclusive Alabama. To donate today, visit alarise.org/donate. Thank you for your partnership! Give to support our work at the State House! Alabama AriseP.O. Box 1188  | Montg…

  Thank you to those of you who joined us or supported our 2024 Legislative Day last week! More 230 of our members and partners came to Montgomery to stand up for expanded health care access, food access and worker protections. Will you donate to support our people-powered movement at the State Hou…

Alabama should save lives, create jobs and boost workforce participation by closing the state’s Medicaid coverage gap, Alabama Arise members told lawmakers Tuesday.   More than 230 Arise supporters from across Alabama gathered Tuesday at the State House in Montgomery to urge Gov. Kay Ivey and legi…

They’re our family, friends and neighbors. The construction worker with high blood pressure who can’t afford medication. The hairstylist with a family history of breast cancer who wants a screening mam…

Your voice matters! Make plans now to speak up for a better Alabama for all.   Legislative Day is an annual opportunity for Arise members and friends to meet their lawmakers and make the case for policy changes to improve the lives of everyday Alabamians. The primary focus of this year's Legislativ…

Your voice matters! Make plans now to speak up for a better Alabama for all.   Legislative Day is an annual opportunity for Arise members and friends to meet their lawmakers and make the case for policy changes to improve the lives of everyday Alabamians. The primary focus of this year's Legislativ…

John,  When we all come together to fight for equitable policies, we can create an Alabama where people of every race, income and background can reach their full potential. The Alabama Legislature’s 2024 regular session started just last month. Now is our time to protect Alabamians against harmful l…

March 2024 | Vol. 27, No. 1The Arise Report - March 2024 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 online …

Alabama will hold primary elections today, March 5. Have you made a plan to vote? Alabama Arise has information below about how to vote in person. Here’s what you need to know for Election Day: Check your registration and find your polling place here. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you’re…

Alabama will hold primary elections today, March 5. Have you made a plan to vote? Alabama Arise has information below about how to vote in person. Here’s what you need to know for Election Day: Check your registration and find your polling place here. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you’re…