Staff

Alison Scott Wingate Hosp, CAE

Senior Vice President

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Retail Report: Week 12 Legislative Recap

The 2026 Legislative Session has officially come to a close, with the House and Senate adjourning sine die on April 9. Over the course of the session, more than 1,000 bills were introduced, covering a wide range of issues impacting…

Retail Report: Week 11 Legislative Recap

After a turbulent start to the week, lawmakers quickly regrouped and refocused their efforts. The General Fund and Education Trust Fund budgets received final passage. With just one week remaining in the 2026 Regular Session, the race to the finish…

Retail Report: Week 10 Legislative Recap

Lawmakers pushed through a busy week of activity before heading into next week’s spring break. The Legislature will reconvene on March 31, with the next edition of the Capitol Retail Report set for April 3. Cash Rounding Bill Gains Momentum…

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Staff

Rick Brown, CAE

President, Alabama Retail Association; Fund Administrator Emeritus, Alabama Retail Comp

Alison Scott Wingate Hosp, CAE

Senior Vice President

Brett Johnson

Vice President, Alabama Retail Association; Fund Administrator, Alabama Retail Comp

Mandi Cooley, MBA/CPA/CGMA

Chief Financial Officer

Brittany Peters

Director of Public Relations

Jennifer Henderson

Corporate Secretary