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The group said the temporary tax break eased pressure on families and renewed its push for a lasting change without hurting school funding.
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grocery tax stories
Legislature
Alabama lawmakers advanced a bill eliminating state income tax on qualified overtime pay, alongside a 60-day grocery tax holiday for working families.
Legislature
The Alabama House Democratic Caucus unveiled its 2026 legislative priorities Tuesday, focusing on tax elimination, voting access, and public education funding.
Legislature
Alabama Arise outlines 2026 priorities on hunger, education, justice and workers' rights, while urging early advocacy in a fast paced session.
News
The latest grocery tax reduction—the second in three years—will make it easier for every Alabamian to make ends meet, especially with high food prices.
Featured Opinion
This session delivered some major wins on taxes, healthcare, workforce support, and public safety.
Legislature
If signed, the grocery tax reduction would go into effect on Sept. 1 of this year.
Featured Opinion
There are Alabama lawmakers with good ideas that address the real problems, if only voters would listen to them.
Legislature
HB386 would reduce the state grocery tax from 3 percent to 2 percent starting Sept. 1.
Legislature
If HB386 is approved by the Senate, the tax on groceries would be reduced to just 2 percent.