2015 Annual Report
The year 2015 was a milestone year of political change in Arkansas. Because of term limits and the changing political landscape at the state capitol, we lost many of our long-time champions […]
Expanded Health Coverage Works for Arkansas Families and Our Economy
In 2013, one out of four Arkansans did not have health insurance. Arkansas faced a looming Medicaid budget shortfall, all while more than 500,000 Arkansans were without health coverage. That year, […]
Arkansas Needs Paid Family Leave: How to create a healthier workforce and economy
A lack of paid family leave programs in Arkansas leaves many families, particularly low-income families, in poor physical and financial health. Achieving statewide paid family leave is a great change, but a significant […]
Infographic: Arkansas Families Need Paid Leave
Paid leave allows employees to take time off to care for a new baby or a relative with a serious illness, without losing all of their income. Paid leave helps […]
Let’s Make it Better: In-person assisters’ recommendations for improving health outreach and enrollment
Open enrollment for the Health Insurance Marketplace ends on January 31. The end of open enrollment provides an opportunity for lawmakers and health stakeholders to celebrate the success Arkansas has […]
The State of Early Childhood Education
Our pre-K paint-by-numbers picture is closer to completion after this past year and a half. Let’s take the next year and a half and fill it in completely. This is […]
Wealth, Education, and The Opportunity Gap
Education has been called “the great equalizer,” because it is a key tool in lifting the working poor out of poverty, decreasing crime, and improving health. Arkansas has made education […]
Parents’ Guide to Pre-K Advocacy
Parents and Guardians: you are the most important person in your young child’s life. You are already doing great things to help your child succeed. You are your child’s most […]
What do #ARKidsNeed from birth to age eight?
#ARKidsNeed Download the Print Version Consistent health insurance coverage. Expanded access to health care. Moms who have quality prenatal care. Full immunization screenings. Proper dental care. Regular check-ups to catch […]
Street Smarts: The right way to fund Arkansas highways
Three things you need to know about highway funding in Arkansas 1. Arkansas highways are in trouble, and major decisions about how to finance our failing highways are approaching. We need […]