New solution will open Medicaid to legally residing Marshallese children
Arkansas has long sought a solution to the lack of ARKids First eligibility for children who lawfully migrate here from the Marshall Islands. On Monday, a smart solution emerged in […]
The fate of quality pre-K is in YOUR hands!
Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families (AACF) has worked with policymakers and engaged the public across the state on the need for quality pre-K for almost 25 years. We’ve done […]
SNAP Bill Goes from Bad to Worse
A bad bill is coming back from the dead, and this time it is even worse. Despite failure in committee, a bill restricting SNAP (HB1035) purchases is returning with an […]
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 […]
The Con of the ConCon
A major con game threatens the future of this country, and Arkansas is at risk of becoming one of the players. Three resolutions (HJR1022, SJR2, and HJR1001) have been proposed […]
UPDATED: Making Sense of the Amazon and Online Sales Tax Debate at the Arkansas Legislature
Amazon and lots of other online retailers don’t collect sales tax, and a flurry of bills this session have been filed to change that. Technically, consumers are supposed to remit […]
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 […]