New Immigration Application Rule Could Make it Harder for Families to Receive Essential Services
A new federal rule is likely to have a chilling effect on Arkansas families applying for essential services for which they’re eligible, likely resulting in higher uninsured rates, fewer families […]
Another Quarter, Another Record Number of Arkansas Moms Losing Health Coverage
Every three months, Arkansas publishes a report tracking what happens to women after pregnancy Medicaid ends. Every three months, we hope to see any signs that the state’s transition numbers […]
Let’s Use the State Budget Surplus to Invest in Arkansans
The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration recently announced a final general revenue budget surplus for Fiscal Year 2026 — the state government year that ended on June 30 — […]
Upholding Birthright Citizenship Keeps an American Promise of Children’s Rights
Today’s U.S. Supreme Court decision affirming birthright citizenship is a landmark ruling for American equality, rejecting the Trump administration’s policy that would have created a segregated underclass in America. In […]
Proposed Senate Farm Bill 2.0 Keeps Arkansas on a Path to Increased Hunger
Earlier this week the U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee released the Farm Bill 2.0. Noticeably absent from this bill: relief for low-income families across the nation who rely […]
Budget And Income Tax Cuts Are Not In The Interest Of Arkansans
On June 19, Governor Sanders sent a letter to state government cabinet secretaries and department directors “outlining budget expectations” for the 2028-2030 biennial budget. In the letter, the Governor directs […]
2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book: Health
Arkansas Falls to 48th in Child Health in the 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book The 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book paints a concerning picture of children’s health in Arkansas. This […]
2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book: Economic Well-Being
Arkansas has made modest progress in the economic well-being of children but needs remain In the 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book, which is based on the most recent 2024 data, […]
Arkansas Ranks 43rd in 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book
New Scoring Index from the Annie E. Casey Foundation to Increase Accountability by Showing How Arkansas’s Policies and Investment Affect Children’s Daily Lives Sharp increases in the children’s uninsured rate […]
Third Grade Retention — A Policy with Purpose, Just Not the Purpose You Think
Most Arkansas students recently wrapped up their school year. Their end-of-the-year ATLAS test results mean more for some than for others. Third graders who do not meet the state’s reading standard by scoring a Level […]