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October 02, 2012 JBudget & Spending, Taxes
The Mercatus Institute has compiled policy rankings in the fiscal, regulatory, economic, personal freedom, overall freedom, education, and other fields. This quick data sheet shows how Arkansas stands compared to our surrounding states. Essential Arkansas Rankings
September 26, 2012 JBudget & Spending, Taxes
Our sister organization, AFP Foundation in Arkansas, recently produced an ad talking about where we are going as a state. So many people have come to this great state because they viewed it as a beacon of opportunity. Over time, though, these opportunities have been eroding by increased taxation, regulation, and government spending. With that [...]
September 18, 2012
Wednesday, September 19 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Hilton Garden Inn 2840 South Caraway Road Jonesboro, AR (Light refreshments will be available) Register & learn more! 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Iron Horse BBQ 2801 Hwy 49 N Paragould, AR (Dinner for attendees will begin at 6:00 p.m. and the speakers will begin at 6:30 [...]
September 12, 2012 JHealthcare & entitlements, Health Care & Entitlements
Governor Mike Beebe has thrown his full support behind Medicaid expansion here in Arkansas. The following article may be found in today’s Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and is written by Charlie Frago. Assured, Beebe urges Medicaid expansion LITTLE ROCK — Gov. Mike Beebe said Tuesday that he supports state expansion of Arkansas’ Medicaid program by 250,000 people, [...]
September 04, 2012 JTaxes, Key Vote
(Little Rock, AR) – AFP Arkansas has issued a call for politicians to defend the policies they supported rather than make outlandish attacks on AFP Arkansas and their 63,000 members. “In typical fashion, politicians cry foul when the people they represent find out how they voted,” stated Teresa Oelke, AFP State Director. “Politicians advance things [...]