Arkansas Combatting Increased Summer Hunger with Summer EBT
Arkansas is participating in the Federal Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Program for the second year in a row.
Town Hall: Stop Medicaid Work Requirements!
Community members gathered at the Arkansas Education Association last week to express concerns about the state’s most recent attempt to bring a Medicaid work requirement to Arkansas. The “Pathway to Prosperity” amendment adds work requirements for Medicaid in the...
Why are we still talking about additional income tax cuts?
Arkansans are facing a “perfect storm” of fiscal uncertainty.
2025 Legislative Session Preemption Efforts Had Mixed Results
This session, the legislature focused on changes that chip away at local control over housing, rentals, and progressive policies.
Adding Restrictions to Already Limited SNAP Benefits Will Not Improve Nutrition or Health for Arkansans
If there is one thing I am certain of, it is that everyone is entitled to food choice autonomy. This includes choice for families participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps). Families know...
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.
Time to Act: Addressing the Cost Crisis of Child Care
In Arkansas, the cost of sending an infant and a 4-year old to a child care center is higher than annual mortgage payments.
The Arkansas $11 Minimum Wage is Not Enough
It is once again time for the people of Arkansas to lead by increasing the minimum wage through direct democracy.