AACF Testimony for SB50
February 5, 2025, Senate Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor About the Bill SB50 | Sen. Justin Boyd and Rep. Carlton Wing This bill would require the Arkansas Legislative Council-Hospital […]
Arkansans need a 15 percent SNAP increase
Prior to the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, food insecurity was a problem for over 15 percent of Arkansas households, higher than the national average of 11 percent. In fact, […]
Help Is On The Way for Unemployed, But More Reform Needed in Arkansas
As record-breaking numbers of Americans file for unemployment, Congressional action will bring relief to struggling families during this time of national emergency. Arkansas must also act quickly to ensure that […]
State of Working Arkansas
It’s been more than a decade since the Great Recession officially ended, and unemployment rates across the nation have reached historic lows. That’s also true in Arkansas, where the unemployment […]
New Census data: poverty numbers have improved, but work is far from over
We all have a stake in making sure that Arkansas kids grow up in households that can afford the basics, like a nutritious diet, a decent place to live, and […]
Combined Reporting Gets Interim Study
Leveling the playing field for small Arkansas businesses was examined this week during a joint meeting of the state Senate and House committees on revenue and taxation. The Arkansas Small […]