School arrests on the rise
Each year, there are more than 3,000 law enforcement incidents in Arkansas schools. The majority of children involved in these incidents are arrested for nonviolent offenses. This is a nationwide […]
Wage theft costs Arkansas workers
There are millions of workers each year who are cheated out of hard-earned money by fraudulent employers. This practice is called wage theft. Employers are guilty of wage theft when […]
VIDEO: Business community knows importance of pre-K
As Governor-Elect Hutchinson begins to craft his budget strategy, we must keep the conversation going. As part of a series of videos highlighting voices in support of pre-K across the state, […]
Monthly revenue report for November
General revenues for last month and for the year as a whole came in above expectations. Total net general revenue for November was $391.1 million, up 11.8 percent (or $41.4 […]
Wonky Word Wednesday: progressive and regressive taxes
Thinking about taxes seems complicated; but in its basic form, taxes raise the money we need to pay for and upkeep the services we depend upon daily. On the state […]
Dec. 2 is Giving Tuesday
Tuesday is #GivingTuesday – a day different from all the rest. It’s a day on which we are encouraged to give of ourselves in whatever form that means. It’s a […]
Wonky Word Wednesday: Food insecurity
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. As we prepare to stuff our faces with our favorite holiday dishes, let’s not forget those who struggle finding a meal to eat each day. Forty eight […]
Details on our Pre-Legislative Conferences
It’s that time of year again. AACF is gearing up for Pre-Legislative Conferences in Jonesboro, Rogers, and Little Rock. More info: Jonesboro Details, Register Rogers Details, Register Little Rock Details, […]
AACF statement on (lack of) pre-K funding
The Joint Budget Committee of the Arkansas General Assembly recently rejected an increase in state funding for the Arkansas Better Chance pre-K program for fiscal year 2016. This marks the […]
The pre-K clock is ticking
The last funding increase for pre-K in Arkansas kicked in on the first day of fiscal year 2008, which would have been July 1, 2007. For a program that’s proven […]