The fifth week of the 2026 Legislative Session brought steady movement in both committee rooms and on the chamber floors, with several bills of interest to retailers advancing in the process. Legislation Pulled Following SSUT Lawsuit Withdrawal, New Distribution Bill…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabamians will have an opportunity to prepare for severe weather while saving money during the state’s Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, which begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday, February 20, 2026, and runs through midnight Sunday, February…
While this legislative week may have felt a bit like Groundhog Day, with fewer bills directly impacting retailers, the Legislature continues to move at a steady pace. Below is a summary of the key measures Alabama Retail Association is tracking as…
Alabama Retail PAC, the Alabama Retail Association’s state political action committee, is proud to announce its endorsements for the 2026 election cycle. The Alabama Retail PAC supports candidates who recognize the vital role retail plays in Alabama’s economy and believe…
By Richard I. Lehr, Esq. As January ends, there are new laws and regulations that have come into effect on both the national and state levels that retail businesses should be aware of, along with a few trends in employment…
Governor Kay Ivey, on January 22, 2026, signed a proclamation issuing a state of emergency for 19 northern counties ahead of the anticipated wintery and icy forecast for the state. On January 26, 2026, Governor Ivey expanded the state of…
The Alabama Legislature is officially off to the races, with lawmakers reconvening this week and wasting no time filing a wide range of bills – 449 to be exact. As is typical in the opening days of session, proposals span…
As we prepare for the 2026 Alabama Legislative Session, we want to provide an early look at the issues most likely to affect retailers. The session begins January 13, a slightly earlier start due to the 2026 election cycle. With…
With the U.S. Mint no longer producing pennies, retailers across the country may find it increasingly difficult to secure enough 1-cent coins to provide exact change for cash transactions. In areas where supplies are limited, many stores have begun rounding…
Montgomery – Alabama Retail PAC, the Alabama Retail Association’s state political action committee, is proud to announce its endorsements in key judicial races for the 2026 election cycle in Alabama. For the Alabama Supreme Court, Alabama Retail PAC endorses: Place…