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.
AACF Testimony Against HB1789
HB1789 misunderstands “sanctuary policies” and would make cities that currently have municipal IDs less safe for Arkansans.
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 about with the proposed federal spending cuts that could...
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 Tuesday alone. Of course, just because a bill is...
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.