Lawmakers also should require unanimous agreement from jurors to sentence someone to death.
This Is the Moment: It’s Time for Alabama to Untax Groceries
Sen. Andrew Jones, R-Centre, filed legislation Thursday to reduce Alabama’s state sales tax on groceries. Jones’ SB 257 is co-sponsored by all 35 state senators.
Sen. Andrew Jones, R-Centre, filed legislation Thursday to reduce Alabama’s state sales tax on groceries. Jones’ SB 257 is co-sponsored by all 35 state senators.
Alabama Arise Keeps Listening
Here’s what we heard in 2021!
Here’s what we heard in 2021!
Alabama Arise Unveils Members’ 2022 Roadmap for Change
The urgent need for criminal justice reform.
The urgent need for criminal justice reform.
Alabama Arise’s Administrative Advocacy: Big Wins in the Policy Margins
Our members and constituents often help identify barriers to remove.
Our members and constituents often help identify barriers to remove.
Thousands in Alabama at Risk of Homelessness After Supreme Court Overturns Eviction Moratorium
Alabama Arise has asked courts to direct renters and landlords to available rental assistance when a landlord files for eviction.
Alabama Arise has asked courts to direct renters and landlords to available rental assistance when a landlord files for eviction.
Redistricting in Alabama: How You Can Speak Out
These events are an opportunity for Alabamians to share their thoughts and concerns about the redistricting process.
These events are an opportunity for Alabamians to share their thoughts and concerns about the redistricting process.
Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) In Alabama
What you need to know.
What you need to know.
Special Session(s) Ahead in Alabama? How Arise Is Preparing
Alabama may seek federal permission to use COVID-19 relief money for those purposes.
Alabama may seek federal permission to use COVID-19 relief money for those purposes.
Community Eligibility Offers an Enduring Path to Food Security for Alabama Schoolchildren
At least one in four children experience hunger in Alabama ‒ a terrible reality even before the onslaught of COVID-19.
At least one in four children experience hunger in Alabama ‒ a terrible reality even before the onslaught of COVID-19.
Good News for Alabama Families
The Expanded Child Tax Credit is Here!
The Expanded Child Tax Credit is Here!
Incremental Isn’t Enough
Alabama’s continued need for criminal justice reform.
Alabama’s continued need for criminal justice reform.
Voting Rights Reforms Face Uphill Climb, Anti-Democratic Political Sentiments
Both sides saw voting rights issues essentially reach a stalemate.
Both sides saw voting rights issues essentially reach a stalemate.
Federal Relief Funds Could Transform Alabama’s Future
Other funds are dedicated to provide rental assistance and make child care more affordable and accessible.
Other funds are dedicated to provide rental assistance and make child care more affordable and accessible.
Arise Advances Justice in a Pandemic Session
The bill passed in the house but died in the senate.
The bill passed in the house but died in the senate.
The Dark Road Not Taken in the 2021 Regular Session
Harmful bills targeting all of these goals began surfacing when the legislature convened.
Harmful bills targeting all of these goals began surfacing when the legislature convened.