Medicaid cuts could cut Arkansas enrollment in half
More than half of Arkansans on Medicaid would be dropped from coverage under a plan by Congressional leaders to cut the nation’s deficit. An Urban Institute study projects that 52 […]
Ask Justices to Require Taping of Juvenile Interrogations
Taping protects juveniles from aggressive police tactics Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families is a long-time proponent of audio and video taping of police interrogations of juvenile suspects. Recording not […]
Study: Quality Pre-K Reduces Crime, Drug Use
Study after study shows that investing in high quality early education is one of the best investments we can make in our children and communities. The latest comes from a […]
Study finds no link between investment taxes and economies
Taxes on businesses have little to do with economic development, another study shows. The Atlantic’s Richard Florida explains a new study, “Competitiveness of State and Local Business Taxes on New […]
Arkansas Lawmakers Ensure Kids Keep Coverage as Private Plans Leave the State
Arkansas Lawmakers Ensure Kids Keep Coverage as Private Plans Leave the State The legislative session in Arkansas ended last month with many accomplishments for kids’ health on the books. We […]
Open your heart and home to a child with special needs
Finding enough foster homes for children has always been tough, but finding homes for kids with disabilities is often harder. Arkansas Support Network facilitates Care and Training/Respite homes for families […]
For Mothers Day, I’m Thankful for Children’s Health
Mother’s Day is coming up. As a mom, I can’t help thinking what a big help America’s new health care law will be to moms like me around the state […]
Federal Spending Cap Would Handcuff Recovery
During the next few months we are all going to hear a lot about capping federal spending. It’s an idea that sounds appealing to many people, but the harsh reality […]
Lawmakers Lauded for Working for Kids
Four state legislators received awards Tuesday for their tireless work on behalf of children in this year’s regular session of the Arkansas General Assembly. Northwest Arkansas lawmakers Sen. Sue Madison, […]
Tell Congress NO on Ryan Plan
Congress has unveiled a budget plan called “The Path to Prosperity.” Prosperity for whom? For those already prosperous, it seems. The budget plan, from House Budget Chair Paul Ryan (R-WI), would […]