AACF Testimony Against HB1180

AACF supports teaching scientifically-based human development in our schools.

Arkansas Advocates 2025 Legislative Session Recap, Vol. 6

Find out what happened this cold, icy week!

Let’s Rejoice in a Big Win for Kids

It’s a no-brainer that students will learn better when their bellies are full.

Arkansas Could Raise $242 Million a Year with One Policy Change Targeting Corporate Tax Avoidance

Most people believe big multinational corporations are paying too little in taxes.

Oral Comments on Arkansas DHS Medicaid 1115 Waiver

Lack of insurance, not Medicaid coverage, is a well-documented risk factor for poor health.

Medicaid and SNAP in jeopardy with proposed federal cuts 

The budget proposals would be extremely harmful. And they do nothing to fulfill elected officials’ promises of easing economic burdens or bringing down the price of groceries.  

The Federal and State Budgets are both Important in the Lives of Arkansans

These funds are used for education, health care, and infrastructure.

AACF Testimony Against SB207, SB208 and SB211

Arkansas families should have a say in major decisions that will impact their communities.

Arkansas Advocates 2025 Legislative Session Recap, Vol. 5 

We kicked off the week by hosting the Arkansas Kids Count Coalition’s 2025 Kids Count Day at the Capitol. We had more than 150 attendees, including children ranging from preschool-age […]

Arkansas Advocates 2025 Legislative Session Recap, Vol. 4

Arkansas Advocates staff have had a busy week. Our Race Equity Director Maricella Garcia testified for the second time against SB3, while our Economic Policy Director Pete Gess testified in […]