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…
Two Alabama laws go into effect September 1 that may impact your sales and tax collection process. Act 2025-305 – Grocery Sales Tax Reduction Reduces the state sales and use tax rate (SSUT) on groceries from 3% to 2% and authorizes local…
Montgomery – Alabama Retail PAC, the Alabama Retail Association’s state political action committee, has endorsed Dustin Beaty in the upcoming special election for District 13 in the Alabama House of Representatives. “Dustin’s experience as a business owner, entrepreneur, and board…