UPDATE: Census data shows one in five Arkansans live in poverty

Earlier this week, we shared with you the first of two major Census data sets showing improvements in national poverty numbers. While poverty data for the nation inched down from 11.6 […]

New Census data shows Arkansas continues to make historic health coverage gains

A new report shows that Arkansas continues to stand out amid other southern states with one of the lowest rates of uninsured people. According to U.S. Census data released today, […]

Medicaid at 50: A look at the long-term benefits in Arkansas

This month we celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of the most effective programs our country has in place: Medicaid. Over the years, Medicaid has improved the health and saved […]

Study shows uninsured kids still at record low

Arkansas has made major gains improving children’s access to health coverage, according to the annual Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation.  With only six percent of […]