Health Program Unfunded Despite Robust Tobacco Tax Revenue
Health programs promised money through a 2009 increase in the tobacco tax haven’t seen a penny, and dozens of others have been under budgeted in the last two fiscal years, […]
“Addiction Treatment and Long-Term Recovery in Arkansas: Just Say Yes!”
In 2008, the national Closing the Addiction Treatment Gap (CATG) initiative was launched in Arkansas with support from the Open Society Foundation and with local support from the Winthrop Rockefeller […]
Crossing the Finish Line 2010: Moving Toward Covering All Kids
A new report from Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families (AACF) finds that a startling number of children in the state who are eligible for ARKids First are either unenrolled […]
How the New Health Law Will Affect Arkansas Children and Families
After decades of attempts and more than a year of debate in the current Congress, the final health reform package passed both chambers and has been signed by President Obama […]
Health reform: Side-by-Side analysis of Senate and House bills
Health reform continues to progress through the House and Senate. On Saturday, November 7, the House of Representatives passed the Affordable Health Care for America Act of 2009 bill by […]
Stimulus Money and Health in Arkansas: Recommendations For Use
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) offers an unprecedented opportunity to invest in programs and systems that will lay the foundation for a healthier, better-prepared, and economically stable workforce. […]
Research Brief: Uninsured kids need ARKids First now more than ever
Last year, Gov. Mike Beebe and Arkansas lawmakers extended ARKids First health coverage to more uninsured Arkansas kids. Now, even as more and more families are facing their own budget […]
Scoring Health Reform in the US House of Representatives: A Major Step Forward for Children and Families
Health reform continues to progress through the House and Senate. On Saturday, November 7, the House of Representatives passed the Affordable Health Care for America Act of 2009 bill by […]
Five Questions Advocates Should Ask of Health Reform
Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families applauds our leaders in Washington for making health reform a priority in 2009. Vulnerable children and families deserve equal access to quality, affordable health […]
Crossing the Finish Line 2009: How Arkansas Can Cover All Children
Children with health insurance are more likely to receive the health care they need to become healthy, educated and productive citizens. Health insurance not only impacts children’s health, it impacts […]