During the next few months we are all going to hear a lot about capping federal spending. It’s an idea that sounds appealing to many people, but the harsh reality is that such a move could paralyze the nation’s...
Four state legislators received awards Tuesday for their tireless work on behalf of children in this year’s regular session of the Arkansas General Assembly. Northwest Arkansas lawmakers Sen. Sue Madison, Sen. Johnny Key, Rep. Uvalde Lindsey and Rep. Greg...
Addressing student health in schools increases academic performance and health of children, report shows. SPRINGDALE – A growing movement to address the health needs of students on school campuses has the potential to improve the health and educational ability...
Advocates and lawmakers focused on cutting poverty in Arkansas in half by 2020 helped pass several pieces of legislation during the 2011 session of the Arkansas General Assembly. These new laws and others show that the partners, community leaders...
Congress has unveiled a budget plan called “The Path to Prosperity.” Prosperity for whom? For those already prosperous, it seems. The budget plan, from House Budget Chair Paul Ryan (R-WI), would make radical cuts to safety net programs and investments...
Now that Congress has averted a federal government shutdown, all eyes turn to the 2012 budget. President Obama announced his budget proposal in February, and recently House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R – WI) announced his budget proposal....
The Arkansas economy continues to strain under the recession that has swept the nation. The Great Recession’s toll on Arkansas workers has been particularly heavy for those who started behind during better times, including minority and low-income families. For...
Even though state general revenue has improved since this time last year and is in step with the revenue forecast, our state budget still has not returned to the level we saw before the recession hit Arkansas. The General...
Statement from AACF Executive Director Rich Huddleston on the U.S. House of Representative budget proposal for 2012: Without exception, the House Republican’s 2012 spending plan places a greater value on millionaire tax breaks than the quality of life for...
On Tax Day let’s remember that it isn’t just a payment deadline, but also the day we pool our resources to build a better tomorrow. Year after year, generations of Americans have invested in education, health and safety so...