E.I.T.C. Spells LOVE for Kids and Families in Arkansas
Many people in our state work at low-paying jobs. Arkansans who work hard for little money pay a much higher share of their income to state and local taxes compared to […]
Part II: Positive Early Learning Experiences Help Infants and Toddlers Become School-Ready
Before age 3, 85 percent of a child’s core brain structure is formed. This “wiring” shapes infants and toddlers’ ability to learn to read and think critically. Early learning experiences […]
Part I: Good Health is Essential for Infants and Toddlers to Become School-Ready
When do children begin to learn? Believe it or not, school readiness begins in the womb. Research shows the first few years of life, including the prenatal months, are the […]
AACF Statement on Work Requirements in Arkansas Works Program
Today, Arkansas received federal approval to add a work requirement to the Arkansas Works program, which provides affordable coverage to 285,000 low-income Arkansans who have no other coverage options and […]
Standing Up for Kids During the 2018 Elections
Note: AACF Executive Director Rich Huddleston released the following comments at our March 1 Voters’ Guide Press Conference at the Arkansas State Capitol. A full video of that event, which […]
2018 Voters’ Guide
This November, Arkansas voters will elect candidates to important public offices, including seats in the U.S. Congress and the Arkansas General Assembly. The winners of these elections will be in a unique […]
What do muffin tins have to do with Soup Sunday?
Our 2026 Soup Sunday events are coming up soon. As you get ready to head to one of the most fun events of the year, you may find yourself wondering, […]
The Governor’s State of the State Address: What Was Left Unsaid?
Governor Asa Hutchinson kicked off the 2018 fiscal session of the Arkansas General Assembly today with a review of his administration’s major accomplishments while outlining his priorities for the upcoming […]
Down to the Wire: Tax Task Force Looks at Internet Sales
The Arkansas Tax Task Force has a lot of work to do and a few short months left to do it. If you aren’t familiar, this group of 16 Arkansas […]
Fiscal Session Starts Monday – Here’s What You Need to Know
State agencies will be closely watching events at the state Capitol starting Monday – the first day of the “Fiscal Session.” Votes cast during that time will determine which state […]