Medicaid cuts could cut Arkansas enrollment in half
More than half of Arkansans on Medicaid would be dropped from coverage under a plan by Congressional leaders to cut the nation’s deficit. An Urban Institute study projects that 52 […]
Arkansas Lawmakers Ensure Kids Keep Coverage as Private Plans Leave the State
Arkansas Lawmakers Ensure Kids Keep Coverage as Private Plans Leave the State The legislative session in Arkansas ended last month with many accomplishments for kids’ health on the books. We […]
For Mothers Day, I’m Thankful for Children’s Health
Mother’s Day is coming up. As a mom, I can’t help thinking what a big help America’s new health care law will be to moms like me around the state […]
Lawmakers Lauded for Working for Kids
Four state legislators received awards Tuesday for their tireless work on behalf of children in this year’s regular session of the Arkansas General Assembly. Northwest Arkansas lawmakers Sen. Sue Madison, […]
UPDATE: Red Tape Signed by Governor
The Arkansas Finish Line Coalition was pleased to see Senate Bill 65 signed by Gov. Mike Beebe Wednesday. It will ensure as many as 20,000 children eligible for ARKids First […]
ALERT: Health Insurance Exchange Needs Your Help
Either we set it up the way we want, or the federal government does it for us. TODAY: Please contact the members of the House Insurance and Commerce Committee and […]
Happy Birthday Affordable Care Act
America’s health care law, the Affordable Care Act, turns one year old today. That’s good news for Arkansas 1-year-olds, and 7-year-olds, and lots of other Arkansas kids. But our leaders […]
Wednesday at the Capitol: Cap Gains bill defeated, cutting ARKids red tape advances
Today was a good day at the State Capitol for kids and families. The Senate Revenue and Tax Committee rejected HB1002, the capital gains tax cut, that would have robbed […]
Moving forward with the Affordable Care Act
Bill’s defeat ensures Arkansas children and families continue to receive benefits of ACA Arkansas children and families can rest easy today with the knowledge that the Patient Protection and Affordable […]
Kids won at the Capitol Wednesday
Arkansas kids saw two big victories at the Capitol Wednesday! SB138 will improve afterschool programs and SB359 will increase the availability of fluoridated water. They both passed the House and […]