Ripping Through Red Tape
We have more information to share on the Red Tape Bill, Senate Bill 65. You already know that it would cut the red tape on ARKids First applications, preventing 20,000 kids who are already eligible from falling off the...
Let’s Move Forward, not backward on health care
Tomorrow the House Public Health committee will consider a bill that would try to opt Arkansas out of the many benefits and protections offered by the health reform bill passed last year by Congress. House Bill 1053 is a...
Another chance to promote affordable health care.
The House of Representatives voted today to repeal the Affordable Care Act of 2010 – despite the law being approved by a majority of both Houses of Congress and signed into law by the President in 2010. While the...
Red Tape Bill Introduced
Bureaucratic red tape keeping thousands of Arkansas children who qualify for ARKids First from enrolling or staying on the program is one step closer to being cut. Sen. Jeffress has introduced Senate Bill 65. We’ll have more details on...
Repealing Health Reform Will Harm Arkansas Children
As is the ritual in Washington every two years, this month Congress began a new legislative session with Republican John Boehner (R-OH) holding the Speaker’s gavel. In remarks opening the 112th Session, Speaker Boehner recognized the enormous challenges of...
Lame Duck Update: A Mixed Bag for Low-Income Families
It has been an eventful few weeks at the United States Capitol. Congress has finally agreed on some of the most important issues facing the nation, and it has been a mixed bag for low-income families. Unemployment insurance was extended along...
Moving Families Forward Update: Lame Duck Edition
Lame Duck Session Needs Your Attention While most folks have shifted their attention to holiday planning and spending time with family, Congress is back at work in a Lame Duck Session. Members have returned to address key issues they...
Remember Arkansas Children as You Celebrate the Harvest
It’s easy to get caught up in all the to-do’s that lead up to Thanksgiving. Thaw out the turkey? Got enough cranberry sauce? Iron the linen tablecloth? While we are with friends and family this Thanksgiving, let’s remember the...
Achievement Gap Causes: Family and Community (3 of 5)
It has been said many times that a child is hungry or sick will struggle to learn and succeed in school. This is true for children who fall into the achievement gap as well. Low-income and minority students are...
Congress Needs to Act Now on Child Nutrition
The clock is ticking. Current child nutrition programs at the Federal level are set to expire September 30. Time is running out for Congress to pass a reauthorization bill. Last month, the Senate-version of the bill passed. Called the...