The Joint Committee on Deficit Reduction has begun its work in Washington, looking for ways to trim as much as $1.5 trillion from the federal deficit over the next 10 years. Lawmakers have the option of doing just about...
As a mom of new crawler, I regularly find myself on the watch for what we call “head bonks” as Maddie discovers open doors or new pieces of furniture. But the circles I’m turning to keep up with a...
Arkansas Lawmakers Ensure Kids Keep Coverage as Private Plans Leave the State The legislative session in Arkansas ended last month with many accomplishments for kids’ health on the books. We spend a lot of time talking about measures to...
Health reform is a major victory for Arkansas children and families. It delivers what families need: affordable, reliable health coverage that won’t disappear if they lose a job or get sick. What, specifically, does the bill passed late last...
The countdown is on! It’s tournament time and like college basketball, AACF is having a winning tournament of its own. Over the next few months, AACF will travel across the state to host a number of regional meetings for...
Last week the General Assembly finished up their first ever fiscal session–but not before getting language attached to the Medicaid budget ensuring that any major changes to eligibility or services will be run through the legislature. We mentioned in...
Today is my fourth wedding anniversary. And while it’s an important milestone in my own life (and hopefully my husband’s!), I’m also celebrating an anniversary that has provided peace of mind and financial security to thousands of Arkansas families...
In 2009, the legislature and Gov. Mike Beebe promised health coverage to thousands of uninsured Arkansas children. They made that promise possible with an increase in the tobacco tax. Since then, more Arkansas families have lost their jobs, foreclosed...
With the holidays coming to an end and a New Year beginning, it’s a good time to reflect on the many positive things Arkansas has done the last few years to help our most vulnerable children and families. We...
AACF’s Elisabeth Burak appeared on THV’s morning show today to share details on the Health Reform bill that the Senate is expected to vote on this week. Thanks to ARKids First, many low-income children have access to health insurance,...