AACF Testimony Against SB307

We cannot both tout our low energy costs in Arkansas while putting in place a mechanism for dramatically increasing them.
Arkansas Advocates 2025 Legislative Session Recap, Vol. 9

We’ve said it before, and we need to say it again: there is a lot happening at both the federal and the state government levels. There is much to worry […]
Federal Budget Cuts Likely to Increase Hunger for Arkansas Families

Shifting responsibility to the states for the cost of food benefits will make SNAP access and benefits more uneven — if available at all.
Cuts to Medicaid Would Put Maternal Health at Risk

Medicaid coverage is connected to better health and lower rates of disability over time.
Arkansas Advocates 2025 Legislative Session Recap, Vol. 8

It’s about halfway through this legislative session, and there’s a busy week ahead. More than 20 bills we are tracking are on a committee or floor agenda on Monday or […]
AACF Testimony Against SB209

Punishing law abiding people for the crimes of others, is simply unfair.
Why to Advocate Even When You Are Tired

If you’re looking for a “why” to keep yourself going, look around you and don’t forget to look in the mirror as well.
AACF Testimony in Support of SB252

AACF Testimony on March 4, Senate Committee on City, County and Local Affairs Camille Richoux, Health Policy Director, Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families For almost 50 years now Arkansas […]
The Proposed Medicaid Cuts Will Cost Arkansas Billions

Over the next 10 years, Arkansans would lose nearly $10 billion in health care coverage.
Arkansas Advocates 2025 Legislative Session Recap, Vol. 7

Find out what happened at the Arkansas Capitol this week!