More than One-Third of Arkansas Medicaid Recipients Removed from Program Since April
Since April 1, more than 420,000 Arkansans enrolled in Medicaid were removed from the program, losing their coverage for the first time since early 2020.
Loss of Local Control on the Rise
On June 29, Florida Governor Ron Desantis signed a bill (SB 170) that would require local governments to suspend enforcement of ordinances when legally challenged. Many environmentalists are concerned about this bill because it could limit local governments from...
2023 Champion for Children Awardees
The Champion for Children Awards honor advocates, organizations, and legislators who were a strong voice for children at the State Capitol this year. Awardees were selected by a committee of Kids Count Coalition Steering Committee members and Arkansas Advocates...
Vital Services at Risk With Income Tax Elimination
We all want to live in a state with great schools, well-maintained infrastructure, thriving communities, and strong families. But Arkansas’s Governor and many legislative leaders have expressed their support for sharply cutting – or even eliminating – our personal...
Arkansas Advocates 2023 Legislative Session Recap, Vol. 10
Heading into the Legislature’s Spring Break, the pace of work picked up at the Capitol this week. Lawmakers and advocates alike want to get their priorities moving before we get too far in a session that could end as...
New Law Will Make Arkansas Youth More Vulnerable to Exploitation
We should be maintaining protections, instead of waiting for children to come to harm before getting involved.
A Fond Farewell to Our Executive Director
As we enter a time of transition for Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, the staff would like to express our deepest gratitude to our supporters, donors, fellow advocates, and outgoing Executive Director Rich Huddleston. Rich leaves us with...
AACF Announces Update to Executive Director Transition
AACF is pleased to announce that Jennifer Ferguson and Laura Kellams will serve as interim co-executive directors, beginning January 1, 2023.
AACF Board of Directors Announce Executive Director Stepping Down
It is with a mix of sadness and gratitude that the Board of Directors announces Rich Huddleston’s departure as Executive Director of Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families (AACF), effective December 31, 2022. For the past 27 years, Rich...
What is the Fiscal Session?
The Arkansas General Assembly’s Fiscal Session is currently underway, and the Arkansas Kids Count Coalition spoke with state Rep. Tippi McCullough, who explained what the Fiscal Session is and gave recommendations on how to engage with your legislators during...