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Fact Sheet
Federal budget bill would endanger state budgets, increase hunger for 750,000+ Alabamians
The U.S. House in May passed legislation that would take food assistance away from many Alabamians who are already struggling to afford groceries. These cuts would help pay for extending huge tax breaks for the wealthiest households. The House bill would target the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for the largest cut in its history. [...]
Fact Sheet
Federal budget bill threatens health coverage for 190,000 Alabamians
A bill passed by the U.S. House would put the health of thousands of Alabamians — and the state’s fragile health care system — at serious risk. Here is what’s at stake for Alabama: 190,000 Alabamians could lose coverage The bill would make cuts to Medicaid and would raise premiums through the Health Insurance Marketplace. [...]
News Releases
Ivey, legislators should oppose federal SNAP cost shift to states, 50 Alabama groups write
Alabama lawmakers should speak out to help protect the state from devastating federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in the U.S. House’s budget reconciliation bill, according to a letter that 50 organizations across Alabama sent to Gov. Kay Ivey and state legislators Monday. The letter, initiated by Alabama Arise, asks state policymakers to [...]
Letters & Testimony
Alabama Arise, 49 partner groups urge state lawmakers to oppose federal SNAP cost shift
Congressional leaders are considering cuts to food assistance and other human services in a push to offset the cost of tax cuts for wealthy households. The amount of potential SNAP and health care cuts in the budget reconciliation bill that the U.S. House passed in May would be roughly equal to the cost of extending [...]
Blog
We’ve improved lives across Alabama!
[caption id="attachment_10337" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Alabama Arise executive director Robyn Hyden speaks in support of untaxing groceries during Arise's annual Legislative Day on March 20, 2025, in Montgomery. (Photo by Julie Bennett)[/caption] The 2025 legislative session is officially over, and it was busy and productive. Alabama Arise staff, partners and members worked hard to improve the [...]
Personal Stories
Medicaid helped save her daughter’s life. Angelica wants it to be there for other Alabamians, too
Angelica is outspoken about the misconceptions and stigmas that often surround federal programs serving Alabama families. She said that in the past, more than half of her paycheck would be spent on private insurance.
News Releases
Alabama Arise, CWA celebrate first collective bargaining agreement
[caption id="attachment_10684" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Representatives from both Alabama Arise and Alabama Arise Workers United were on hand to sign their first collective bargaining agreement at the Arise office in Montgomery on May 19, 2025. Arise executive director Robyn Hyden is joined by Communications Workers of Alabama 3908 president Luther Land at the table. Above are [...]
Blog
Grocery tax, paid leave, maternal health highlight triumphant 2025 session for Alabama Arise
Alabama Arise just wrapped up one of the most successful legislative sessions in our history this year. Life will be better for people across the state as a result – and members like you made it all possible. Arise members’ advocacy and support pushed legislators to enact numerous laws to reduce hunger and promote healthier [...]
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Join us this summer for listening sessions!
Listening is both a value and a process. It is foundational to Alabama Arise’s approach to shaping and advancing policies that matter most to those marginalized by poverty. Arise depends on what we hear to help guide our work toward a better Alabama, and we want to hear from you this summer. Watch your email [...]
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A new issue selection process, still listening
From our founding, Alabama Arise has been strongly committed to member leadership. Directly impacted communities, our member groups and individuals guide and decide our policy agenda. Over the years, the way we select this agenda has changed as our work has evolved and as times change. Now we are proposing another change. The Arise board [...]