6 ways to make 2017 more prosperous for all Arkansans
Legislators have just kicked off the 2017 legislative session, and ideas for big changes are buzzing around the Capitol. AACF will be on the ground advocating for bills that are […]
Legislative session begins today! Here’s how you can serve as a voice for Arkansas’s children.
Our legislators are converging in Little Rock today to begin the 91st General Assembly. They will make hundreds of decisions about education, health care, child welfare, economic self-sufficiency, tax policy, […]
What the Gov’s proposed budget could mean for key agencies
If you care about education, child welfare, juvenile justice, education, or public health in Arkansas, you must pay attention to the state budget. This is because, of course, great policy […]
Arkansas Among States with Highest Income Inequality
Arkansas is among the states with the highest income inequality in the country, according to a new report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Arkansas ranks 18th in […]
Part III: Hunger and ABAWDs Waivers
Note: This is part III of a three-part blog series on food insecurity and child hunger in Arkansas. Read part I here and part II here. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance […]
Gov. Hutchinson’s Revenue Forecast: A Solid Start
by Eleanor Wheeler, senior policy analyst Asa Hutchinson’s budget was released last week, marking the first play in a long exchange between the Governor and legislators over what changes should […]
Part I: Child Hunger in Arkansas and the Importance of SNAP
Note: This is part I of a three-part blog series on food insecurity and child hunger in Arkansas. All kids deserve to grow up healthy and strong, with access to […]
Putting Kids First on November 8
If you weren’t able to make it to our Putting Kids First press conference on Oct. 5, we’ve got you covered. Below, AACF Executive Director Rich Huddleston explains what the […]
UPDATE: Census data shows one in five Arkansans live in poverty
Earlier this week, we shared with you the first of two major Census data sets showing improvements in national poverty numbers. While poverty data for the nation inched down from 11.6 […]
New Census data: poverty numbers have improved, but work is far from over
We all have a stake in making sure that Arkansas kids grow up in households that can afford the basics, like a nutritious diet, a decent place to live, and […]