ICYMI: Arkansas schools still disproportionally punishing black students
Earlier this year, we talked about how schools disproportionately suspend and expel Black youth. The conversation has reemerged with new reports showing that Arkansas schools continue to punish Black youth […]
Health reform is helping Arkansas according to new Census data
The number of people with health care coverage in Arkansas increased in 2014 because of health care reform and state’s decision to strengthen Medicaid. This has allowed more Arkansans access […]
Giving working families the credit they deserve
Working family tax credits pump millions of dollars into the Arkansas economy. But millions more are left on the table every year when eligible Arkansans don’t claim their credits. Arkansas […]
3 things you should know about school funding
Check out our newest report, The AACF Guide to School Funding. Before you get started, here are three quick things you need to know: Public Schools serve nearly all Arkansas […]
All you need to know about the Arkansas economy
Arkansas’s economy is gaining speed. However, low-income groups, minorities, and less-educated workers are being left behind. The new jobs and pay raises mostly benefit people who are already well-off. And […]
4 things you should know about pre-K and the economy
From our latest publication, The Business Case for Pre-K: The importance of pre-K rises as the number of children living in poverty goes up. In Arkansas that is 29 percent […]
Statement on Medicaid and Private Option renewals
The following is a statement from Rich Huddleston, executive director of Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families: AACF is pleased with today’s announcement that the state of Arkansas must give Medicaid and […]
#KeepARCoverage
As a legislative Task Force decides the fate of the Private Option and the larger Medicaid program in Arkansas, we’re gearing up our #KeepARCoverage campaign yet again. Check out all […]
Arkansas leads nation in reducing uninsured, but coverage terminations threaten progress
This week, Gallup released survey findings that show Arkansas continues to lead the nation in reducing the number of adults without health insurance. Since 2013, rates in Arkansas have sharply […]
Thousands of Arkansans may lose health coverage
The Private Option has been a huge success providing coverage to 250,000 Arkansans. But thousands of enrollees are at risk of losing coverage if they don’t provide proof of income […]