Tax breaks don’t get people moving
Why do you live in Arkansas, instead of any other state? Maybe you hate cold weather, and love a state where you can set out on a hike or kayak […]
State-level EITC means more Arkansans can conquer poverty
One of the most effective and widely recognized paths out of poverty is the Earned Income Tax Credit or EITC. EITC programs let low-income families keep more of the money […]
Giving thanks to Arkansas moms
There are a quarter of a million working moms in Arkansas who, just like your mom, deserve thanks for the sacrifices they make for their kids. As a state […]
April General Revenues See Predicted Dip
Good news and bad news in the latest state revenue report from the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA).The April revenue summary released today by DFA revealed an anticipated decrease […]
Recapping the March revenue report
The majority of state revenue sources came in higher than expected last month, according to the Department of Finance and Administration’s March revenue summary. The overall year-to-date collections for […]
Minimum wage increase will save on SNAP
Increasing the minimum wage will decrease enrollment and costs associated with programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (or SNAP, commonly referred to as food stamps) for Arkansas taxpayers. Two […]
Fiscal session budget wrap-up: what changed?
The Arkansas Legislature has published funding allocations for fiscal year 2014-2015 according to the Revenue Stabilization Laws. The total budget is just over $5 billion, an overall increase of about […]
Improving the EITC will help Arkansans
The President’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2015 includes several important improvements to the pro-work Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC) that will reduce poverty among […]
Inequality in Arkansas needs a tune up!
A new report published by Economic Policy Institute finds that all 50 states have experienced widening income inequality in recent decades. This follows a report we released last week […]
Income inequality is hurting Arkansas
The gap between the rich and poor in Arkansas is growing. A new report by Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families (AACF) says increasing inequality in Arkansas is holding […]