The Legislature began hearings this week of the Joint Budget Committee as part of the first Fiscal Session that will focus on the state agency budget dubbed the “Big Six.” These agencies include: the Department of Education Public School...
In 2009, the legislature and Gov. Mike Beebe promised health coverage to thousands of uninsured Arkansas children. They made that promise possible with an increase in the tobacco tax. Since then, more Arkansas families have lost their jobs, foreclosed...
Statement from AACF Executive Director Rich Huddleston in reaction to Gov. Mike Beebe’s proposed budget for the 2011 fiscal year: The economic crisis means many more Arkansas families are struggling while the state’s ability to help them shrinks. More...
Statement from AACF Executive Director Rich Huddleston in reaction to Gov. Mike Beebe’s proposed budget for the 2011 fiscal year: The economic crisis means many more Arkansas families are struggling while the state’s ability to help them shrinks. More...
Health reform continues to progress through the House and Senate. On Saturday, November 7, the House of Representatives passed the Affordable Health Care for America Act of 2009 bill by 220 votes. On the Senate side, lawmakers approved the...
A surge in food stamp use in homes with children is an early indicator that poverty rates are increasing, according to a new analysis by First Focus and the Brookings Institution. The study analyzed increased use of nutrition assistance...
Our state budget outreach director, Pat Bodenhamer, is also a United Methodist pastor. Her work for AACF carries her around the state, often speaking to religious groups about the importance of understanding our tax system as a way to...
AACF staff, board members and supporters gathered on a very cold Jan. 7, 2010 to recognize three current and former state legislators who’ve made a difference in the lives of children. State Sens. Shane Broadway and Hank Wilkins were...
AACF staff, board members and supporters gathered on a very cold Jan. 7, 2010 to recognize three current and former state legislators who’ve made a difference in the lives of children. State Sens. Shane Broadway and Hank Wilkins were...
A surge in food stamp use in homes with children is an early indicator that poverty rates are increasing, according to a new analysis by First Focus and the Brookings Institution. The study analyzed increased use of nutrition assistance...