The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration released the December Revenue Report today. As expected, it’s more bad news for state revenue collections and the state budget. The report only underscores what we have been thinking for months now....
The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration released the December Revenue Report today. As expected, it’s more bad news for state revenue collections and the state budget. The report only underscores what we have been thinking for months now....
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. Arkansas stands to receive as much as $720 million...
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 crises, the governor is considering rolling back this coverage...
With the holidays coming to an end and a New Year beginning, it’s a good time to reflect on the many positive things Arkansas has done the last few years to help our most vulnerable children and families. We...
With the holidays coming to an end and a New Year beginning, it’s a good time to reflect on the many positive things Arkansas has done the last few years to help our most vulnerable children and families. We...
AACF’s Elisabeth Burak appeared on THV’s morning show today to share details on the Health Reform bill that the Senate is expected to vote on this week. Thanks to ARKids First, many low-income children have access to health insurance,...
AACF’s Elisabeth Burak appeared on THV’s morning show today to share details on the Health Reform bill that the Senate is expected to vote on this week. Thanks to ARKids First, many low-income children have access to health insurance,...
We now have video of AACF Executive Director Rich Huddleston’s testimony before the Senate Agriculture Committee on Nov. 17. He spoke on the re-authorization of child nutrition programs and child hunger. Check out our video here.
AACF’s office in Northwest Arkansas opened in 2008. When we travel this region discussing children’s issues, many people we encounter are surprised to learn the number of children in the region who live in poverty. The truth is, in...