Arkansas’ Medicaid expansion is endangered. Again.

Arkansas’ Medicaid expansion is endangered. Again.

The Arkansas Department of Human Services building on Main Street in downtown Little Rock.(Photo by John Sykes for the Arkansas Advocate)Months before Arkansas lawmakers convened for their 2013 legislative session, the thought that the state would expand Medicaid was almost laughable. Republicans had just won a majority in both chambers of the Legislature, with many candidates winning what had once been localized races by running against Preside…

Medicaid is Critical in Arkansas Public Schools

The mission of Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families is to ensure that all children and their families have the resources and opportunities to lead healthy and productive lives and to realize their full potential. We serve as a voice for children at the Arkansas State Capitol and in Washington, D.C; gather and analyze data to support public policy that serves all children and families; and organize coalitions of diverse groups to drive change.