A bump up for kids’ coverage in Arkansas

A new federal law provides an opportunity for Arkansas to expand children’s health coverage while spending less at the state level. We need to make sure we take advantage of […]

Time to address gaps in behavioral health system

While the health care system has been the target of many of the proposed bills filed during the legislation session, one important issue has practically gone unmentioned—access to adequate behavioral […]

AACF Weekly Legislative Update Vol. 12

JUVENILE JUSTICE: SB982, “An Act to Improve the Effectiveness of the Juvenile Justice System,” passed both chambers and is off to the governor’s desk. This critical piece of legislation seeks […]

AACF Weekly Legislative Update Vol. 11

There was a flurry of activity at the State Capitol this week as the session nears its end. Next week, perhaps the final one of the session, promises to be […]

Thanking the Arkansas delegation for CHIP vote

AACF would like to thank the U.S. House of Representatives for taking action earlier today to ensure children in Arkansas and across the nation continue to get the quality health […]

AACF Weekly Legislative Summary Vol. 10

It’s been hectic at the State Capitol as the session winds down. Here’s what happened this week and a look at what to expect after the weekend. EDUCATION: Pre-K day […]

AACF Weekly Legislative Update Vol. 9

EDUCATION: Be sure to join us Tuesday March 17th for Pre-K Day at the Capitol.  It’s going to be a great day with kids everywhere, legislators reading to children, Clifford the Big […]

AACF Weekly Legislative Update Vol. 8

Despite another week of snow and ice, it was an eventful week at the Capitol. With Monday’s filing deadline for non-appropriation bills fast approaching, a number of bills are being filed […]