State revenue up, but still below pre-recession levels
Even though state general revenue has improved since this time last year and is in step with the revenue forecast, our state budget still has not returned to the level […]
Personal Income, Inflation and Economic Recovery
While some states have seen personal income growth during the past year, most continue to struggle economically, according to recently released data from the Commerce Department. Only 10 states, including […]
The long reach of childhood poverty
A repost from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities in Washington, D.C.: By Arloc Sherman, CBPP Senior Researcher Even as federal and state policymakers consider cutting back programs that […]
Unemployment Benefits – Under a Legislative Microscope
There have been bills filed that will hurt our most economically vulnerable middle class Arkansas families, those who have been laid off from their jobs and are receiving or applying […]
Quality of Life Top Business Draw
Proposals to reduce corporate taxes in order to improve business prospects in Arkansas are misguided. According to theForbes’ Best States for Business: 2010 report Arkansas already ranks 14th in the […]
Make their DREAM a reality
Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families needs your help TODAY to ensure that all Arkansas children live up to their full potential. The U.S. Senate is considering a bill this […]
Moving Families Forward Update: Lame Duck Edition
Lame Duck Session Needs Your Attention While most folks have shifted their attention to holiday planning and spending time with family, Congress is back at work in a Lame Duck […]
We oppose cutting capital gains taxes
If there’s room for tax relief in the state budget next year, it should go directly into the hands of working families who’ll spend it locally on the housing, food […]
Early Education is the Best Investment
To build an educated workforce, reduce crime, or just make sure our kids have a chance, the best time to invest in education is early. Too many working and middle […]
1 in 34 Americans earned nothing in 2009
One in 34 Americans earned not a single dollar in 2009, according to new Social Security Administration data. At the same time, salaries at the very top of the spectrum […]