We are pleased to see so much focus and attention in Arkansas on reducing our state’s maternal mortality rate. It’s important that, as this discussion continues, we do not lose sight of the importance of critical public policy changes to...
Election years are a great time to raise awareness about policy issues impacting kids and families, not only with candidates running for office, but also with the media and your fellow community members. Below is an excerpt from our...
If you’re an early childhood educator, you may now qualify for financial assistance for your own child care needs.
for years we’ve been cutting income taxes in a way that primarily benefits rich corporations and the wealthiest individuals.
The lowest-income Arkansans have a tax rate more than double that of the wealthiest people in the state.
Arkansas should protect children’s health as much as possible No child should lose health coverage because of red tape or unnecessary bureaucratic requirements. But more Arkansas children lost health coverage – both by number and percentage – than almost...
Since April 1, more than 420,000 Arkansans enrolled in Medicaid were removed from the program, losing their coverage for the first time since early 2020.
Arkansas was among 13 states across the United States to earn a bottom ranking.
Even when the bills we oppose pass, or the bills we support don't, we are encouraged to see the issues we care about gaining traction in the media.
Another round of tax breaks won’t do much to help the average Arkansan, and they definitely won’t get Arkansas where we need to be.