Let’s Rejoice in a Big Win for Kids
It’s a no-brainer that students will learn better when their bellies are full.
Arkansas Could Raise $242 Million a Year with One Policy Change Targeting Corporate Tax Avoidance
Most people believe big multinational corporations are paying too little in taxes.
Oral Comments on Arkansas DHS Medicaid 1115 Waiver
Lack of insurance, not Medicaid coverage, is a well-documented risk factor for poor health.
Medicaid and SNAP in jeopardy with proposed federal cuts
The budget proposals would be extremely harmful. And they do nothing to fulfill elected officials’ promises of easing economic burdens or bringing down the price of groceries.
The Federal and State Budgets are both Important in the Lives of Arkansans
These funds are used for education, health care, and infrastructure.
AACF Testimony Against SB207, SB208 and SB211
Arkansas families should have a say in major decisions that will impact their communities.
Arkansas Advocates 2025 Legislative Session Recap, Vol. 5
We kicked off the week by hosting the Arkansas Kids Count Coalition’s 2025 Kids Count Day at the Capitol. We had more than 150 attendees, including children ranging from preschool-age to teens. Attendees participated in a rally in the...
Arkansas Advocates 2025 Legislative Session Recap, Vol. 4
Arkansas Advocates staff have had a busy week. Our Race Equity Director Maricella Garcia testified for the second time against SB3, while our Economic Policy Director Pete Gess testified in support of SB50. Behind the scenes, our staff have...
AACF Testimony for SB50
February 5, 2025, Senate Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor About the Bill SB50 | Sen. Justin Boyd and Rep. Carlton Wing This bill would require the Arkansas Legislative Council-Hospital and Medicaid Study Subcommittee to study issues and ideas...
Arkansas Advocates 2025 Legislative Session Recap, Vol. 3
Activity has begun to pick up at the Arkansas Capitol, as the legislature had its first full week of committee hearings and chamber meetings. Arkansas Advocates staff attends committee hearings whenever possible and testifies on bills on our agenda....