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Say 'No' to $82 Million Tax Increase

Thank 29 Representatives Who Voted Against HB 350

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The Alabama Retail Association and other business groups have joined together to oppose HB 350, which in its latest form would levy $82 million in new business taxes. The fate of the bill is now up to the Alabama Senate. The Alabama House of Representatives approved the bill on a 75 to 29 vote on Wednesday, April 30. Please thank the 29 representatives who voted with business and voted against this bill. (House Roll Call on HB 350) Call your senator NOW and tell them to vote "No" on HB 350.

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For more information on ARA's position on the issues now before the Alabama Legislature, read the Capitol Retail Report or ARA's  2008 Legislative Agenda.

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Coming Soon: Sales Tax Holiday

Friday to Sunday, August 1-3, 2008

Sales tax tag iconBeginning at 12:01 a.m. Friday, Aug. 1, and ending at midnight Sunday Aug. 3, Alabama will hold its third annual sales tax holiday giving shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain school supplies, computers and clothing free of state's four percent sales or use tax. Cities and counties have until Monday, June 30th, to notify the Alabama Department of Revenue if they will participate in the holiday.
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Save BIG on Supplies! 

You Can Take Your Savings to the Bank!

By purchasing office supplies and toner through ARA's Web site, Retail Association members could see up to a 35 percent discount on toner, as much as 50 percent on labels and up to 15 percent on other supplies. If you are an ARA member but have never visited www.alabamaretail.org before, please register so you can take advantage of all the members-only benefits on this site, such as the discounted office supplies.
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Employment Law Manual
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ARA Publications

For the latest information impacting Alabama retailers, check out these Alabama Retail Association publications: