Introduction What is the fiscal impact of the Education Freedom Account (EFA) program, the state’s K-12 school voucher program established by the LEARNS Act? This is one question the Department of Education Reform at the University of Arkansas, in...
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We should all want children of immigrants to meet their full potential. It’s good for Arkansas, from the strength of our economy to our education system and community health overall.
Access to safe and high-quality child care is critical for families. Recent changes to the voucher program are negatively affecting Arkansas families.
“Affordability” has recently leapt into the national political consciousness with a vengeance. Of course, affordability is not a new challenge for Arkansas families that sit down at the kitchen table and make hard choices about expenses, especially during the...
With support from Kresge Foundation, coalition includes 70+ partners across 27 states tackling barriers to economic mobility. Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families Circles NWA today announced their participation in the newly expanded Beyond the Cliff coalition, a national...
People’s health coverage is at stake, and the public has a right to know about any planned changes and when they will happen.
Taxing the proceeds generated by wealth — such as capital gains, dividends, and passive business income — through a new Wealth Proceeds Tax is a simple way Arkansas could raise hundreds of millions in new revenue and improve the...
Note: Since this blog was originally published on October 28, the Trump administration announced on November 3, 2025, that it will comply with federal court orders and begin using contingency funds to partially pay November SNAP benefits as the...
Investing in all families grows the Arkansas economy. Many Arkansas families struggle to meet basic expenses, such as housing, food, transportation, medicine, and child care costs. The goal is for income to exceed these expenses, and parents work hard...