Legislature Overtime tax exemption’s fate to be determined this session The exemption, which Ivey dramatically expanded in 2023, might now be allowed to expire due to fears about its cost. Chance PhillipsFebruary 7, 2025
Legislature House Democrats question bill restricting unemployment benefits Rep. Marilyn Lands said HB29, which would further restrict unemployment benefits, is “not in the spirit of Jesus.” Chance PhillipsFebruary 6, 2025
News Alabama Arise unveils 2025 Legislative priorities The nonprofit is pushing for Medicaid expansion, voting rights protections, public transportation funding, and other critical reforms. StaffFebruary 4, 2025
Congress 56 Alabama groups urge Congress to reject tax cuts for the wealthy “We urge you and all members of the Alabama delegation to reject renewed or expanded tax cuts for the wealthiest people in our society,”... Jacob HolmesJanuary 31, 2025
Local news Alabama Arise co-hosting community meeting Monday in Fairhope Alabama Arise and the Baldwin County NAACP will co-sponsor a community meeting Monday at the Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship. StaffJanuary 24, 2025
Elections Mailers highlight potential effects of 2nd District race on national labor law NRTWC mailers ask if Figures will “side with the union bosses” and praise Dobson for “total opposition to forced unionism.” Chance PhillipsNovember 4, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama needs bold leadership, not recycled policies from D.C. Alabama is not a one-size-fits-all state, and it's time our leadership recognized that. Bill BrittOctober 10, 2024
Legislature Alabama Arise unveils 2025 roadmap for change in Alabama Expanding Medicaid and ending the state sales tax on groceries will remain top goals on Alabama Arise’s 2025 legislative agenda. Jacob HolmesOctober 10, 2024
Education School choice vouchers tanked Arizona’s budget. Could they do the same in Alabama? Recent reporting accuses school choice vouchers of draining state budgets, raising questions about the effects of Alabama's new CHOOSE Act. Chance PhillipsJuly 19, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | “Forget it, Jake” The film "Chinatown" unravels the layers of ethical dilemmas and institutional corruption, revealing a world where right and wrong are blurred. Bill BrittJune 21, 2024