Economic Security

AACF Presents at Tax Reform and Relief Task Force Meeting

July 17, 2017

Two staff members of Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families presented recommendations for a smart budget and a state Earned Income Tax Credit to the Tax Reform and Relief Task Force last week. Executive Director Rich Huddleston discussed the...

Kansas (and North Carolina) to Arkansas: Don’t Say We Didn’t Warn You

June 29, 2017

Conservative Kansas lawmakers voted to override their governor and increase personal income taxes and taxes on businesses. The Republican-dominated legislature reversed much of Governor Brownback’s infamous tax cut reform package after outrage over how the state couldn’t afford to...

Unemployment Rate May Be Down, But the Kids are Not Alright

June 19, 2017

Note: This blog is fifth in a series of posts covering the findings in the 2017 Annie E. Casey Foundation Kids Count Data Book. Although employment is on the rise in Arkansas, a new report released last week by...

The Tax Reform and Relief Task Force is Just Warming Up

June 16, 2017

The Tax Reform and Relief Task Force met for the second time on Wednesday June 7. Much of the meeting involved necessary housekeeping: explaining the parameters of the task force, including the status of our budget and tax system,...

Infographic: Public Policies To Help AR Improve Outcomes for Kids

June 13, 2017

Every year, the Annie E. Casey Foundation releases the Kids Count Data Book, a comprehensive, 50-state look at child welfare. This year, Arkansas ranks 47th place in economic well-being, a staggering fall from 36th place last year. We have...

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Child Poverty in Northeast Arkansas: A Snapshot

May 17, 2017

Our latest brief in a series of reports on child poverty in the state focuses on the prevalence of child poverty in the Northeastern corner of Arkansas. While Jonesboro is typically thought of as the economic hub of Northeast Arkansas,...

Kids at the Capitol 2017

May 10, 2017

Each legislative session brings its own bag of mixed goods, and the Regular Session of the 91st General Assembly was no different. While we were concerned about the constant push for legislation that punishes poor people, there were definitely...

What About the Children? How ACA Repeal Will Affect Kids

March 1, 2017

It’s not just about coverage for adults. As Congress continues the debate about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and a replacement plan, a lot hangs in the balance for children, too. According to the Urban Institute, repealing the ACA will...

AR Child Poverty: Policy to Change Lives, Build Stronger Communities

December 20, 2016

With the Regular Session of the 91st General Assembly coming up in just weeks, it’s time to shine a spotlight on the critical issue of child poverty in Arkansas and what we can do to improve the lives of hardworking...

Part 4 of 4: Personal Income Tax Cuts are Bad for Arkansas Kids

September 27, 2016

Recent tax cuts haven’t helped struggling parents make ends meet. Instead, they have hurt public investments that Arkansas kids and their parents need to succeed. Personal income tax cuts mean less revenue for quality schools where kids can learn,...

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