Legislature
HB386 would reduce the tax on groceries by an additional 1 percent as the state draws closer to eliminating the tax altogether.
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grocery tax stories
Legislature
In Alabama, elimination of the tax could take some time under the current law.
State
The Grocers Association bestowed the award for his "dedication to the state's grocery industry," including his efforts to reduce the grocery tax.
Legislature
Expanding Medicaid and ending the state sales tax on groceries will remain top goals on Alabama Arise’s 2024 legislative agenda.
Opinion
Here's what it covers and what it doesn’t.
State
Alabama will now join the 47 other states, including our border states of Florida, Georgia and Tennessee, that do not fully tax groceries.
Opinion
This small change likely will result in large savings for Alabamians who are working hard to make ends meet.
Opinion
Work still lies ahead as I am determined and fully committed to abolishing the grocery tax altogether.
Legislature
The legislation should reduce the current tax rate on food in Alabama over the next couple of years.
Featured Opinion
Ainsworth didn't have to take on the grocery tax. But he did. And all Alabamians will benefit because of it.