New laws could make it harder for legally eligible Arkansans to vote
Article 3 Section 1 of the Arkansas Constitution currently reads: “Except as otherwise provided by this Constitution, any person may vote in an election in this state who is: During the Arkansas General Assembly’s 2025 regular session, the […]
Arkansas Kids Count Coalition Policy 101 Series
The Arkansas Kids Count Coalition is celebrating 30 years of advocacy for our state’s children. And we thought our anniversary would be a great time to go back to the […]
Examining Arkansas’s Rural Health Transformation Plan
In the whirlwind of health news in the past several months between the passage of H.R. 1 (AKA the “One Big Beautiful Bill”) and the public debate about premium tax […]
Arkansas’s K-12 Voucher Program: Rising Costs, Limited Savings, Growing Fiscal Concerns
Introduction What is the fiscal impact of the Education Freedom Account (EFA) program, the state’s K-12 school voucher program established by the LEARNS Act? This is one question the Department […]
Tell Your Story — It Deserves to be Heard
Stay tuned on how you can participate in storytelling work with Arkansas Advocates.
New “Public Charge” Rule Likely to Harm Children, Increase Hunger
We should all want children of immigrants to meet their full potential. It’s good for Arkansas, from the strength of our economy to our education system and community health overall.
Exploring Recent School Readiness Assistance Changes in Light of Federal Rules Meant to Prioritize Needs of Families
Access to safe and high-quality child care is critical for families. Recent changes to the voucher program are negatively affecting Arkansas families.
Tax and Budget 201: The Two Sides of Affordability
“Affordability” has recently leapt into the national political consciousness with a vengeance. Of course, affordability is not a new challenge for Arkansas families that sit down at the kitchen table […]
Arkansas Advocates and Circles NWA join national Beyond the Cliff coalition to address upward mobility of families with low incomes
With support from Kresge Foundation, coalition includes 70+ partners across 27 states tackling barriers to economic mobility. Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families Circles NWA today announced their participation in […]
What’s going on with Arkansas’s Medicaid work requirement proposal?
People’s health coverage is at stake, and the public has a right to know about any planned changes and when they will happen.