Arkansas’s Upside-Down Tax System
We all want to live in a great state where everyone can thrive and achieve economic prosperity. But Arkansas consistently ranks near the bottom of the states in terms of […]
Corporate Income Tax Cuts in Arkansas: The Need for Combined Reporting
Common-sense approach to ensuring corporations pay states the taxes they’re owed can help raise state revenue without increasing taxes on everyday families. In 2019, the Arkansas General Assembly passed […]
Child Poverty in Northwest Arkansas: Policy Solutions to Build a Stronger Community
Statewide, many people think of Northwest Arkansas as a place where poverty is rare, where families and communities thrive in a booming economy. But as our updated Northwest Arkansas Child […]
Steps to Health and Wealth (infographic)
The foundation for health and wealth starts at birth and influences success at every stage of life. Learn more in our latest infographic or in its parent publication “Health and […]
Health and Wealth in Arkansas: How Public Policy Connected Them and What We Can Do About It
Poverty has long been known to impact health outcomes. People with greater wealth tend to live longer. They also live in safer homes and cleaner neighborhoods. They have access to […]
Breaking Down the Barriers for Arkansas’s Black Men and Boys: Part I
Across the board, black men and boys in Arkansas encounter significant barriers. They face a higher rate of infant mortality, child poverty, and incarceration than their white peers. They also have […]
2018 Voters’ Guide
This November, Arkansas voters will elect candidates to important public offices, including seats in the U.S. Congress and the Arkansas General Assembly. The winners of these elections will be in […]
The Effect of Juvenile Justice Reform
A productive and efficient juvenile justice system creates a stronger workforce, reduces ongoing expenses related to incarceration, and helps kids avoid pitfalls that could keep them from achieving their potential. The […]
Unemployment Insurance Pays Off
The Arkansas legislature has repeatedly reduced the amount of unemployment insurance available to Arkansas workers, lowering both the duration of coverage and the dollar amount of benefits. This puts us well […]
Child Poverty in Northeast Arkansas: A Snapshot
Our latest brief in a series of reports on child poverty in the state focuses on the prevalence of child poverty in the Northeastern corner of Arkansas. While Jonesboro is typically […]