February 2018 Newsletter

Lead Article

Legislative Day shatters record!

Nearly 200 urge passage of public transit bill

It’s a good “problem” for Arise to have: Our crowds keep bursting at the seams. Supporters like you helped us break yet another Legislative Day attendance record, as 199 people came to Montgomery on Feb. 6 to speak out on public transportation and other issues vital to making Alabama better.

Your advocacy helped fuel a big policy win. Shortly after Legislative Day, the House on Feb. 22 voted 99-0 for a bill to create the Alabama Public Transportation Trust Fund and sent it to Gov. Kay Ivey. Your energy and passion are setting the stage for other wins, too. Let’s keep it going!

January 2018 Newsletter

Lead Article

Legislature begins fast session

Public transit bill already passed in Senate

“Pass budgets and go home.” That’s the spirit in the air as Alabama legislators look to make quick work of the 2018 session. Even so, we still see some opportunities.

This year may bring a breakthrough on public transportation. The Senate already has passed a bill to create a state Public Transportation Trust Fund. We’ll also keep building momentum to reform payday lending and reduce the burden of criminal justice debt on families. For the latest news on our issues throughout the session, follow us on Facebook and Twitter and visit arisecitizens.org to sign up for action alerts and the Arise Daily News Digest.