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'Rich Huddleston'

Arkansas children suffer more than almost any in the country, per new report

“Lack of political will and lack of targeted investments in our children keeps Arkansas near the bottom of the states," Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families Executive Director Rich Huddleston said. "While Arkansas’s lawmakers this week begin debating giving generous tax cuts to the wealthiest Arkansans, we’ve got more children living in poverty, more students lacking proficiency in reading and math, and more teens giving birth than in most other states.”
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Governor Hutchinson turns back millions in federal rent assistance, tells Arkansans to get a job

The feds send money to help struggling Arkansans make the rent, but the governor sends it back. Meanwhile, 22% of our state's children live in poverty.
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Rich Huddleston, leader of children's advocacy group, plans exit at the end of 2022

After 18 years, advocacy group is looking for a new leadeer.

Arkansas children suffer high rates of poverty and racial inequity, but we want tax cuts anyway

Arkansas isn't exactly leading the way in taking care of our children, and black and brown children suffer disproportionately.
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COVID and the classroom: Arkansas faces a school year like no other

Thousands of students and educators prepare to return to the classroom as the debate over health and safety continues.

Arkansas legislative session a 'perfect storm' for low-income, analyst writes

Rich Huddleston of Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families writes that the governor and legislature are creating a "perfect storm" for lower-income people with tax policies that favor the rich and reduce money for public services. Amen.
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Juvenile justice reforms in motion, but community program funding still uncertain

A Republican-sponsored bill could create real juvenile justice reform in Arkansas, advocates say. But some worry the state won't provide enough money for programs that provide alternatives to incarcerating youths.

New study highlights achievement gap in Arkansas

A new study has sobering news on the achievement gap in Arkansas. Arkansas Advocates Executive Director Rich Huddleston said in a press release, “This report is a call to action that requires serious and sustained attention from the private, nonprofit, philanthropic, and government sectors to create equitable opportunities for children of color, who will play an increasingly large role in our nation’s well-being and prosperity.”
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Arkansas legislature fails to address tax fairness; poor soaked again

Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families has issued a report underscoring the usual — tax policy in Arkansas favors the rich and does little for the poor.

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Debt deal's impact on kids

Rich Huddleston of Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families discusses the debt ceiling deal's likely impact on children and families.
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