Legislature Alabama Arise: 2023 Legislative Wrap-Up discussing Issues like Medicaid expansion were also discussed in the meeting and will continue to be major policy points for Arise going forward. Patrick DarringtonJune 29, 2023
Health New report: Medicaid expansion would improve maternal health in Alabama Nearly one in six Alabama women aged 18-44 lack health coverage, face other barriers to health care. Jacob HolmesJune 27, 2023
Legislature Grocery tax passes Senate, awaits governor’s signature The legislation should reduce the current tax rate on food in Alabama over the next couple of years. Patrick DarringtonJune 2, 2023
Legislature House committee approves bipartisan grocery tax bill, with a few changes The bill would reduce the sales tax on SNAP eligible foods by 2 percent as early as 2025. Jacob HolmesMay 25, 2023
Legislature Committee holds public hearing on bill to restrict Chinese citizens from buying property The bill will move to the full Senate for deliberation and a potential vote. Patrick DarringtonMay 18, 2023
Legislature Panhandling bill given favorable report by senate committee The bill would prohibit an individual from loitering on a public roadway maintained by the state. Patrick DarringtonMay 3, 2023
Legislature Alabama Arise supports Senate bill to reduce grocery tax SB275 is co-sponsored by all 35 members of the Senate and would phase the grocery tax down from 4 percent to 2 percent over... Patrick DarringtonMay 1, 2023
Legislature Bill to end debt-based suspension of driver’s license passes Senate The bill passed the Senate 32-0 and moves to the House of Representatives. Patrick DarringtonApril 26, 2023
Legislature Alabama Arise backs Coleman, McClammy bills to untax groceries The bill would replace lost revenue to the Education Trust Fund by eliminating a deduction for federal income tax. Jacob HolmesApril 12, 2023
Health Advocacy groups to rally for Medicaid expansion PARCA executive director Ryan Hankins said the state is finally positioned to be able to afford expansion. Jacob HolmesMarch 20, 2023