Happy anniversary CHIPRA!
Today is my fourth wedding anniversary. And while it’s an important milestone in my own life (and hopefully my husband’s!), I’m also celebrating an anniversary that has provided peace of […]
24 Percent of Arkansas Households Unable to Afford Enough Food in 2009
More than 24 percent of households in Arkansas reported in 2009 not having enough money to buy food that they needed during the prior twelve months for themselves or their […]
ALERT: Don’t Delay Health Care Reform
ALERT: Don’t Delay Health Care Reform Arkansas children and families need your help! Our families still need health reform. The recent election in Massachusetts hasn’t changed the fact that more […]
Square Dance in Schools?
“Bring the Square Dance Back,” was certainly said in jest, but intermingled in the laughter, concerned parents shared with Kara Wilkins and Sarah Argue the need to bring healthy fun […]
January Moving Families Forward Update
Jan. 15, 2010 The U.S. Senate returns from recess on Jan. 20 to join the House, which headed back to work this week. Meanwhile, the Arkansas General Assembly this week […]
Struggling families need expanded ARKids First now.
In 2009, the legislature and Gov. Mike Beebe promised health coverage to thousands of uninsured Arkansas children. They made that promise possible with an increase in the tobacco tax. Since […]
Food stamp use in NWA climbing during recession
Northwest Arkansas leads the state in the increase of use of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps, according to a county-level analysis by The New York […]
Declining revenue means Arkansas must work harder to protect children and families
The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration released the December Revenue Report today. As expected, it’s more bad news for state revenue collections and the state budget. The report only […]
A look back at Arkansas’ top achievements for kids
With the holidays coming to an end and a New Year beginning, it’s a good time to reflect on the many positive things Arkansas has done the last few years […]
A look aback at Arkansas’s top achievements for kids
With the holidays coming to an end and a New Year beginning, it’s a good time to reflect on the many positive things Arkansas has done the last few years […]