A misguided drug testing program aimed at curbing drug abuse is leaving low-income families caught in the middle. Arkansas began drug screening and testing TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) applicants in 2015, and expanded the program and made...
This November, Arkansas voters will elect candidates to important public offices, including seats in the U.S. Congress and the Arkansas General Assembly. The winners of these elections will be in a unique position to make public policy that will impact the...
Although the general legislative session recently ended, the debate on health care in Arkansas is far from over. Lawmakers are expected to come back together for a special session on health in early May to make some key decisions...
We want to thank Governor Hutchinson, members of the General Assembly, and our partners for their hard work this legislative session on issues of critical importance to Arkansas’s children and families. In the session that wrapped up Monday, we...
In case you missed it, here’s a recap of some of the big things that happened at the Arkansas State Capitol this week: TAX & BUDGET: What’s going on with all of those online sales tax bills? A bill...
The first four months of the Arkansas program that screens welfare recipients for drugs has been just as successful as it has been in other states: that is, not at all. Drug screenings for public benefits have proven expensive,...
By Rich Huddleston, AACF Executive Director The Arkansas legislature continued its attack on the poor today. A subcommittee of the Joint Budget Committee passed out special language placing unnecessary restrictions on the use of the financial assistance received by...
The poorest Arkansans may be forced to submit to intrusive drug tests before receiving TANF or SNAP benefits because of three new bills (HB1924, HB1785, and SB600). Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is a program that helps pregnant...
A repost from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities in Washington, D.C.: By Arloc Sherman, CBPP Senior Researcher Even as federal and state policymakers consider cutting back programs that boost the incomes of working-poor families, two researchers report...
Arkansas could lose jobs and revenue; ask our Senators to vote for the Kerry/Murray amendment today. Urge Senators to vote Yes The U.S. Senate will vote today on a critical amendment to Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (“TANF”) legislation...
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