Poverty Task Force to Conduct Town Hall Meeting in NWA on May 26th
The state Legislative Task Force on Reducing Poverty and Promoting Economic Opportunity will conduct a town hall meeting in Northwest Arkansas on May 26th as part of its statewide effort to […]
Tell the Senate to Create Over 2 Million Jobs in Low-Income Communities
From our partners at the Half in Ten project: Tell the Senate to Create Over 2 Million Jobs in Low-Income Communities The Senate is considering legislation to spur job creation, […]
A New Federal Poverty Measure
Many experts agree that the federal poverty measures are outdated and underestimate the amount of money a family must to earn to take care of all of its basic needs. […]
Why should I care about the Census?
The U.S. Census Bureau is preparing for the 2010 Decennial Census, and even though there will many changes to the questions that people are asked this year, the information collected […]
24 Percent of Arkansas Households Unable to Afford Enough Food in 2009
More than 24 percent of households in Arkansas reported in 2009 not having enough money to buy food that they needed during the prior twelve months for themselves or their […]
A look back at Arkansas’ top achievements for kids
With the holidays coming to an end and a New Year beginning, it’s a good time to reflect on the many positive things Arkansas has done the last few years […]