E.I.T.C. Spells LOVE for Kids and Families in Arkansas
Many people in our state work at low-paying jobs. Arkansans who work hard for little money pay a much higher share of their income to state and local taxes compared to […]
AACF Statement on Work Requirements in Arkansas Works Program
Today, Arkansas received federal approval to add a work requirement to the Arkansas Works program, which provides affordable coverage to 285,000 low-income Arkansans who have no other coverage options and […]
Standing Up for Kids During the 2018 Elections
Note: AACF Executive Director Rich Huddleston released the following comments at our March 1 Voters’ Guide Press Conference at the Arkansas State Capitol. A full video of that event, which […]
2018 Voters’ Guide
This November, Arkansas voters will elect candidates to important public offices, including seats in the U.S. Congress and the Arkansas General Assembly. The winners of these elections will be in a unique […]
The Governor’s State of the State Address: What Was Left Unsaid?
Governor Asa Hutchinson kicked off the 2018 fiscal session of the Arkansas General Assembly today with a review of his administration’s major accomplishments while outlining his priorities for the upcoming […]
Down to the Wire: Tax Task Force Looks at Internet Sales
The Arkansas Tax Task Force has a lot of work to do and a few short months left to do it. If you aren’t familiar, this group of 16 Arkansas […]
Paid Leave: To Finish the Job We Need Smart Policy
If you take time off to care for a newborn, or recover from a serious illness, in most cases your employer can’t simply fire you. This is the way it […]
Here’s Why Arkansas Needs a State EITC
Arkansas is part of a shrinking group of states that haven’t started using tax credits, like the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), to build their middle class and help people […]
What the Governor’s Proposed Budget Means for Arkansas Children and Families
Governor Hutchinson’s new budget proposal raises a number of serious concerns about whether it would actually meet our state’s future – or even current – needs. His tight budget request […]
It’s All About the Context: A Closer Look at Arkansas’s Income Tax
The tax task force is rounding out its extensive review of the Arkansas tax code this week by looking at one of the most contentious tax topics these days: income […]