MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WHNT) — A change in sales tax could save you some change in line at the grocery store.

A cart full of goods now comes with greater savings. Starting Sept. 1, the state tax on groceries will be 2% instead of 3%. According to Ellie Taylor, president of the Alabama Grocers Association, that could mean a savings of $125 a year for a family of four.

"As a grocery industry, we're really excited about the reduction of the tax," Taylor said. "The grocery tax is a regressive tax that affects those who can afford it the least, the most."

Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) said that the reduction will cost the education budget around $120 million, but it's well worth it.

"It's something we thought we could manage. Particularly in light of the expiration of the overtime tax. Which was p

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