ICYMI: This week at the Arkansas State Capitol, Feb. 20-24
In case you missed it, here’s a recap of some of the big things that happened at the Arkansas State Capitol this week: TAX & BUDGET: What’s going on with […]
Saying No Way to Tooth Decay for Kids in Arkansas
Recently, two bills were filed that will impact the fluoridation of local water systems. Under current state law, municipalities with at least 5,000 citizens maintain fluoride levels in drinking water […]
ICYMI: This week at the AR State Capitol
This was a fairly lively week at the State Capitol. In case you missed it, here are some of the highlights and a few things to look out for next […]
Paid Leave: A giant first step for Arkansas
Today Governor Asa Hutchinson signed into law a bill SB125 (now Act182) that expands access to paid maternity leave for Arkansas state employees. This monumental change puts Arkansas ahead of […]
SNAP update: A new threat
A significant victory for anti-hunger advocates (the defeat of HB1035) was tempered by the introduction of a new bill (HB1462), which could be even more damaging to families who rely […]
ACA Repeal Would Undermine Arkansas Education Goals
Last month, Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson vowed to make third-grade reading a top priority, building on the impressive work the state has already done to bring more children into early […]
Statement on Governor Hutchinson’s Low-Income Tax Plan
The following is a statement from Rich Huddleston, executive director of Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families: Thank you, Arkansas policymakers. The best way to provide tax relief has dominated […]
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, […]
Share your #ARKidsFirst Story!
When ARKids First (Arkansas’s state-funded health insurance program for uninsured kids) was passed in March 1997, nearly a quarter of Arkansas children were uninsured. Fast forward almost 20 years, and our […]
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 […]