New Census Data Point to Importance of Government Relief
Overall, federal investments shielded many Arkansas families from more severe hardship and helped shorten the country's economic crisis.
Breaking Down the Barriers for Arkansas’s Black Men and Boys: Part III (education)
As we’ve demonstrated over the past few months with the release of our data snapshot series, black men and boys in Arkansas encounter significant barriers. They face a higher rate of infant mortality, child poverty, and incarceration than their...
2018 Voters’ Guide
This November, Arkansas voters will elect candidates to important public offices, including seats in the U.S. Congress and the Arkansas General Assembly. The winners of these elections will be in a unique position to make public policy that will...
Infographic: Public Policies To Help AR Improve Outcomes for Kids
Every year, the Annie E. Casey Foundation releases the Kids Count Data Book, a comprehensive, 50-state look at child welfare. This year, Arkansas ranks 47th place in economic well-being, a staggering fall from 36th place last year. We have...
AR Child Poverty: Policy to Change Lives, Build Stronger Communities
With the Regular Session of the 91st General Assembly coming up in just weeks, it’s time to shine a spotlight on the critical issue of child poverty in Arkansas and what we can do to improve the lives of hardworking...
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