AACF Testimony against HB1653
This bill would result in more children being institutionalized in highly restrictive settings.
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Arkansas Advocates 2025 Legislative Session Recap, Vol. 11
Things are in high gear at the Arkansas General Assembly as they work to wrap up the majority of their work by April 16 (they will come back on May 5 to officially end session and finish any administrative...
AACF Testimony In Support Of SB585
About the Bill SB585 | Sen. Greg Leding | Senate Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor This bill would require every employer with more than ten employees to provide pay stubs to each employee who is under the age...
The Federal Education Choice for Children Act of 2025 Would Have a Disastrous Impact on Tax Revenue and Public Education
Arkansas would lose $200,000 next year alone, and $3.7 million over the next 10 years.
Drastically Shrinking the Federal Workforce Means Cutting Arkansas Jobs and Services
Including the USPS, more than 20,000 Arkansans hold federal government jobs.
Arkansas Advocates 2025 Legislative Session Update, Spring Break Edition
We’ve got a couple of new bills we’re watching, and a lot of bills on agendas next Monday and Tuesday.
Arkansas Preemption Bills: Local Control Under Threat
These bills collectively represent a threat to local control in Arkansas and are part of a trend across the country.
Arkansas Advocates 2025 Legislative Session Recap, Vol. 10
Find out what bills were filed or made progress this week at the Arkansas Capitol.
AACF Testimony Against 1422
Instead of trying to find solutions to address the fact that Arkansas has one of the lowest voting population turnouts, HB1422 would make it harder to vote.
99% of Children in Foster Care Count on Medicaid: Here’s How Funding Cuts Could Disrupt Their Access to Care
Cuts to Medicaid would mean cutting critical support and services for children in foster care in Arkansas and their families.