Dev Wakeley · [email protected]

November 19, 2024 at 3:00 PM

John, join Jacob to help empower Alabama workers

Hi John,  Members like you are the heart of Alabama Arise’s power. You choose our legislative priorities, advocate for them at the State House and fund our work. Together, we are improving the lives of Alabamians who are living paycheck to paycheck.  Thank you for supporting us in building a better…

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  Robyn at Arise · [email protected]

November 8, 2024 at 3:12 PM

Alabama voted. Now let’s organize for a better state

Alabama Arise and our members have worked for more than 35 years to push for state policies that improve the lives of people struggling to make ends meet. We advocate for policies to build an Alabama where everyone has the resources they need to reach their full potential. And we’ve always remaine…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

November 5, 2024 at 12:00 PM

Are you ready to vote today?

The 2024 general election will be held today, Tuesday, Nov. 5! Alabamians will vote on numerous federal, state and local offices, including the president and vice president, U.S. House members and several state Supreme Court justices. Have you made a plan to vote in this year’s general election? Al…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

November 4, 2024 at 10:04 PM

Arise in the News: October 2024

  Arise in the newsOctober 2024 Alabama Political Reporter: Alabama needs bold leadership, not recycled policies from D.C.  "Alabama Arise’s agenda is about dignity and justice for all—not just for those fortunate enough to have a seat at the table. Their focus on voting rights, criminal justice re…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

November 1, 2024 at 1:20 PM

Are you ready to vote on Tuesday?

The 2024 general election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 5! Alabamians will vote on numerous federal, state and local offices, including the president and vice president, U.S. House members and several state Supreme Court justices. Have you made a plan to vote in this year’s general election? Alabam…

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  Benga Harrison · [email protected]

October 22, 2024 at 4:59 PM

John, members like you drive Arise's work

John, members are the heartbeat of Alabama Arise. Our collective power has brought material improvements to the lives of Alabamians, such as reducing the state grocery tax and extending postpartum Medicaid coverage.   Thank you for supporting us in building a better Alabama. Will you join Arise as…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

October 17, 2024 at 10:14 PM

Do you have a plan for Nov. 5?

The 2024 general election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 5 – less than three weeks from today! Alabamians will vote on numerous federal, state and local offices, including the president and vice president, U.S. House members and several state Supreme Court justices. Are you registered to vote? Have yo…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

October 9, 2024 at 7:45 PM

Arise’s 2025 legislative priorities: Our roadmap to a better Alabama

Our members have spoken! We’re thrilled that more than 450 members participated in voting to determine Alabama Arise’s legislative priorities in recent days after our Annual Meeting. And we’re grateful for everyone who took part – before, during and after the meeting – in discussing and reflecting…

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  Robyn at Arise · [email protected]

October 3, 2024 at 1:22 PM

Our 2024 annual report: We accomplished so much together!

Dear John,  I am so excited to share Alabama Arise’s 2024 annual report with you! You can find it here on our website.  Together, we advanced dignity, equity and justice for every Alabamian this year. With your support, we:Secured funding for Summer EBT to reduce child hunger!Created major waves fi…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

October 2, 2024 at 3:24 PM

Arise in the News: September 2024

  Arise in the newsSeptember 2024 Alabama Political Reporter: Lawmakers, lobbyists reflect on anniversary of grocery tax reduction  “If you think about the grocery tax, it’s a tax on survival,” Arise's Chris Sanders told the Alabama Political Reporter. “Food is not optional. We all have to eat to l…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

September 26, 2024 at 9:59 PM

Take action now: Save rural hospitals, save rural Alabamians

Another rural hospital closed this month. The closure of Clarke County’s Thomasville Regional Medical Center marks the latest hospital to close its doors to rural Alabamians. Additionally, four labor and d…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

September 12, 2024 at 5:26 PM

The Arise Report | September 2024

September 2024 | Vol. 27, No. 3The Arise Report - September 2024  This is an electronic version of the September newsletter that will be mailed to Alabama Arise members.  Join or renew your Arise membership today to ensure you get the next print edition in your mailbox!  Click here to check out t…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

September 4, 2024 at 9:43 PM

Arise in the News: August 2024

  Arise in the newsAugust 2024   Fox 10, Mobile: Undeliverable: A maternal health care crisis  “Medicaid expansion can be done by the governor. That’s the easiest route is for Governor Ivey to use her executive authority to expand Medicaid, but the Legislature can also pass a bill to expand Medica…

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  Dev at Arise · [email protected]

September 2, 2024 at 2:00 PM

How Alabama can build an economy that works for workers

Labor Day is a holiday where we can reflect on the contributions that working people – and the unions that workers form to build power together – have made to the well-being of all people in the United States. These contributions include overtime pay, a five-day workweek, child labor protections a…

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  Matt at Arise · [email protected]

August 30, 2024 at 12:00 PM

NEW VIDEO: The path forward in Arise’s work to untax groceries

One year ago this weekend, Alabama’s state grocery tax reduction finally became a reality. The 1-cent decline in the sales tax on food brought welcome news to Alabamians who are struggling to make ends meet. And it marked a milestone in Alabama Arise’s work to build a more just and equitable tax s…

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  McKenzie Burton · [email protected]

August 28, 2024 at 9:43 PM

FWD: Join Arise today: Choose our 2025 priorities!

Hi John,   I wanted to make sure you saw that tomorrow, Aug. 29, is the deadline for joining Alabama Arise as a member to vote on our 2025 legislative priorities! Will you join Arise today to ensure you will have your voice heard?  It’s important that Arise focus on the issues most meaningful to our…

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  Pres at Arise · [email protected]

August 22, 2024 at 6:28 PM

Join Arise today: Choose our 2025 priorities!

John, will you join Alabama Arise with a gift today?  Arise’s power is in our people. As a member-driven organization, we need you to help make our shared vision a reality and improve the lives of people struggling to make ends meet. By donating to Arise, you become a member with the power to cast…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

August 20, 2024 at 8:11 PM

Take action today: Expand Medicaid to save moms and babies!

A rural hospital in south Alabama, Grove Hill Memorial Hospital, closed its labor and delivery department last week. As a result, women from the area may have to drive more than an hour to deliver their ba…

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  Pres at Arise · [email protected]

August 6, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Final 2024 Town Hall Tuesday is tonight!

Listening is both a value and process foundational to 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. That’s why our virtual Town Hall Tuesdays have returned this y…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

August 4, 2024 at 2:00 AM

Arise in the News: June and July 2024

  Arise in the newsJune/July 2024 Alabama Political Reporter: Alabama Arise and Alabama Values launch advocacy program  “Through this collaboration, we are demystifying the legislative process and providing essential advocacy skills to people who want to improve their communities’ well-being and m…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

July 31, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Arise is hiring a policy and advocacy director!

Alabama Arise is hiring a full-time policy and advocacy director to ensure our research, analysis, advocacy and legislative engagement remain as impactful as possible. Visit our employment page for more details and information on how to apply. Arise works hard to break down policy barriers to opp…

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  Pres at Arise · [email protected]

July 30, 2024 at 6:53 PM

Our 2024 Town Hall Tuesdays continue next week!

Listening is both a value and process foundational to 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. That’s why our virtual Town Hall Tuesdays have returned this y…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

July 29, 2024 at 1:15 PM

Support Medicaid expansion, public transportation funding and more today!

John, if you’re reading this email, you are not a current member of Alabama Arise!   Our work doesn’t happen without members giving and taking action in support of our legislative goals like Medicaid expansion and public transportation funding. Public policy change is a movement, and we need you wi…

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  Pres at Arise · [email protected]

July 16, 2024 at 12:00 PM

TONIGHT: You're invited to our 2024 Town Hall Tuesdays!

Listening is both a value and process foundational to 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. That’s why our virtual Town Hall Tuesdays return this year. The…

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  Pres at Arise · [email protected]

July 11, 2024 at 8:23 PM

REMINDER: You're invited to our 2024 Town Hall Tuesdays!

Listening is both a value and process foundational to 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. That’s why our virtual Town Hall Tuesdays return this year. The…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

June 17, 2024 at 7:05 PM

U.S. Labor Secretary calls Arise ‘truly incredible’ during visit to Birmingham

Alabama Arise staff and members participated in a listening session with the U.S. Department of Labor and the City of Birmingham on June 11, 2024. From left: Arise board member Kenneth Tyrone King, Arise’s Cover Alabama storyteller Whit Sides, former Arise board member Helen Rivas, health coverag…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

June 15, 2024 at 1:00 PM

The Arise Report | June 2024

June 2024 | Vol. 27, No. 2The Arise Report - June 2024 This is an electronic version of the June newsletter that will be mailed to Alabama Arise members. Join or renew your Arise membership today to ensure you get the next print edition in your mailbox!  Click here to check out the full online vers…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

June 13, 2024 at 12:00 PM

APPLY BY MONDAY: We're hiring a policy and advocacy director!

Alabama Arise is hiring a new full-time policy and advocacy director to ensure our research, analysis, advocacy and legislative engagement remain as impactful as possible. Visit our employment page for more details and information on how to apply. Arise works hard to break down policy barriers to…

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  LaTrell at Arise · [email protected]

June 11, 2024 at 3:03 PM

We succeeded in securing Summer EBT! What can you do to fight hunger in Alabama?

Hi John, Thanks to supporters like you, Alabama Arise’s people-powered movement is working – and we need you to help keep up our progress. In the last two years, we’ve seen significant wins in the fight against hunger in Alabama. With your support, we succeeded in securing Summer EBT funding this y…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

June 10, 2024 at 11:00 PM

Arise in the News: May 2024

 Arise in the newsMay 2024Alabama Political Reporter: Cover Alabama calls on Gov. Ivey to close health care gap “We implore you to recognize the urgency and importance surrounding prioritizing the health and well-being of our state’s residents by taking immediate action to close the health care cov…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

June 7, 2024 at 12:00 PM

We're hiring a policy and advocacy director! Apply by June 17

Alabama Arise is hiring a new full-time policy and advocacy director to ensure our research, analysis, advocacy and legislative engagement remain as impactful as possible. Visit our employment page for more details and information on how to apply. Arise works hard to break down policy barriers to…

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  Pres at Arise · [email protected]

June 5, 2024 at 7:38 PM

You're invited: 2024 Town Hall Tuesdays

Listening is both a value and process foundational to 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. That’s why our virtual Town Hall Tuesdays return this year. The…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

June 3, 2024 at 5:06 PM

Alabama Arise and Alabama Values launch Think Big Alabama advocacy training program

Alabama Arise and Alabama Values announce the launch of Think Big Alabama: Empowering Voices for Change, a four-part advocacy training program aimed at empowering underserved and underrepresented communities in Alabama. The program, running from July 13 to Aug. 24, will equip 20 participants with…

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  Pres at Arise · [email protected]

May 21, 2024 at 12:00 PM

REMINDER - You're invited: 2024 Legislative Session wrap-up

The 2024 regular legislative session has wrapped up and there is plenty to discuss in the aftermath. Join us on May 28 to discuss some of the big takeaways such as continued progress on Medicaid expansion and 2025 funding for Summer EBT! We will talk about what else happened and how our voices rai…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

May 15, 2024 at 6:00 PM

We're hiring a policy and advocacy director!

Alabama Arise is hiring a new full-time policy and advocacy director to ensure our research, analysis, advocacy and legislative engagement remain as impactful as possible. Visit our employment page for more details and information on how to apply. Arise works hard to break down policy barriers to …

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

May 14, 2024 at 8:35 PM

80+ groups issue letter urging Gov. Kay Ivey to close Alabama’s health coverage gap

More than 80 organizations sent a joint letter to Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday urging immediate action to close Alabama's health coverage gap. The groups are partners in Cover Alabama, a nonpartisan coalition dedicated to ensuring quality, affordable health coverage for all Alabamians. Alabama Arise is…

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  Pres at Arise · [email protected]

May 10, 2024 at 1:00 PM

You're invited: Arise 2024 legislative session wrap-up

The Alabama Legislature's 2024 regular session has wrapped up, and we have plenty to discuss in the aftermath.  Join us on May 28 to discuss some of the big takeaways, such as continued progress on Medicaid expansion and a breakthrough on 2025 funding for Summer EBT! We will talk about what else h…

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  Jacob at Arise · [email protected]

May 6, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Final days of session: Help us cross the finish line!

We just began the last full week of the Alabama Legislature’s 2024 regular session, John! As we approach these last few difficult days, Alabama Arise needs your support to show our coalition is strong and growing as we continue working together to stop harmful bills and make progress on legislativ…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

April 30, 2024 at 10:28 PM

Great news: Summer EBT funding just won Senate committee approval!

Your advocacy has made a difference! The Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee voted unanimously today to appropriate $10 million for Summer EBT administrative funding from the 2025 Education Trust Fund budget. We still need approval from the full Senate, the House and the govern…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

April 19, 2024 at 7:01 PM

Tell Sen. Orr to secure funding for Summer EBT and keep kids fed!

Every child needs and deserves healthy meals throughout the year. But in recent years, 94% of Alabama’s children who received free or reduced-price school meals during the school year did not have access t…

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  McKenzie at Arise · [email protected]

April 11, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Help our State House team build a better Alabama today!

  Arise development associate McKenzie Burton highlights how your support can help us reach our goal of a more equitable and inclusive Alabama. To donate today, visit alarise.org/donate. Thank you for your partnership! Give to support our work at the State House! Alabama AriseP.O. Box 1188  | Montg…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

April 8, 2024 at 10:56 PM

Arise legislative update: April 8, 2024

  Thank you to those of you who joined us or supported our 2024 Legislative Day last week! More 230 of our members and partners came to Montgomery to stand up for expanded health care access, food access and worker protections. Will you donate to support our people-powered movement at the State Hou…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

April 5, 2024 at 9:08 PM

230+ Arise supporters urge lawmakers to close state’s Medicaid coverage gap

Alabama should save lives, create jobs and boost workforce participation by closing the state’s Medicaid coverage gap, Alabama Arise members told lawmakers Tuesday.   More than 230 Arise supporters from across Alabama gathered Tuesday at the State House in Montgomery to urge Gov. Kay Ivey and legi…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

April 2, 2024 at 2:02 PM

On Arise's Legislative Day, take action to close Alabama's coverage gap

They’re our family, friends and neighbors. The construction worker with high blood pressure who can’t afford medication. The hairstylist with a family history of breast cancer who wants a screening mam…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

March 25, 2024 at 12:30 PM

DEADLINE TODAY: Register for Arise's 2024 Legislative Day!

Your voice matters! Make plans now to speak up for a better Alabama for all.   Legislative Day is an annual opportunity for Arise members and friends to meet their lawmakers and make the case for policy changes to improve the lives of everyday Alabamians. The primary focus of this year's Legislativ…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

March 22, 2024 at 7:14 PM

Register by Monday for Arise’s 2024 Legislative Day!

Your voice matters! Make plans now to speak up for a better Alabama for all.   Legislative Day is an annual opportunity for Arise members and friends to meet their lawmakers and make the case for policy changes to improve the lives of everyday Alabamians. The primary focus of this year's Legislativ…

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  Akiesha at Arise · [email protected]

March 14, 2024 at 4:00 PM

With your help, we can seize this moment

John,  When we all come together to fight for equitable policies, we can create an Alabama where people of every race, income and background can reach their full potential. The Alabama Legislature’s 2024 regular session started just last month. Now is our time to protect Alabamians against harmful l…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

March 9, 2024 at 3:00 PM

The Arise Report | March 2024

March 2024 | Vol. 27, No. 1The Arise Report - March 2024 This is an electronic version of the March newsletter that will be mailed to Alabama Arise members.  Join or renew your Arise membership today to ensure you get the next print edition in your mailbox!  Click here to check out the full online …

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

March 5, 2024 at 12:00 PM

Are you ready to vote? Alabama Arise resources for Tuesday's primary election

Alabama will hold primary elections today, March 5. Have you made a plan to vote? Alabama Arise has information below about how to vote in person. Here’s what you need to know for Election Day: Check your registration and find your polling place here. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you’re…

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  Alabama Arise · [email protected]

March 5, 2024 at 12:00 PM

Are you ready to vote? Alabama Arise resources for today's primary election

Alabama will hold primary elections today, March 5. Have you made a plan to vote? Alabama Arise has information below about how to vote in person. Here’s what you need to know for Election Day: Check your registration and find your polling place here. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you’re…

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