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Opportunity Arkansas Calls For Welfare Reform to be a Top Priority of Incoming 95th General Assembly
In response to Tuesday night’s historic election results, Opportunity Arkansas (OA) recognizes the clear mandate voters have given to President-Elect Donald J. Trump, his incoming administration, and policymakers across the country: real change.
November 7, 2024 |
OA Admin
New Report Details Soaring Costs, Record Dependency in Arkansas Medicaid
Today, Opportunity Arkansas released a new report, “Getting back to work: How Arkansas can lead the nation in Medicaid reform once again,” outlining a comprehensive plan to reform the state’s Medicaid program for the benefit of all Arkansans, and the urgent need for such reform.
October 9, 2024 |
OA Admin
OA announces hire of Public Affairs Director
Today, Opportunity Arkansas (OA) announced the addition of the organization’s first Public Affairs Director, James (J.) Robertson. Robertson is the organization’s third full-time hire and this news comes just one day after the organization celebrated its second anniversary.
August 27, 2024 |
OA Admin
Opportunity Arkansas, NewsRadio 102.9 KARN annouce weekly segment with Nic Horton, Toby Howell
Today, Opportunity Arkansas and NewsRadio 102.9 KARN News Radio announced the launch of a new weekly segment featuring OA Founder and CEO Nic Horton. The segment will air every Wednesday morning at 7:40am on First News with Toby Howell.
June 25, 2024 |
OA Admin
Opportunity Arkansas Unveils New Report on State’s Out-of-control Medicaid Spending
Today, Opportunity Arkansas released a new research paper, “The Medicaid Monster: Unpacking Arkansas’s Single Largest Budget Driver,” which unpacks the expansive growth of the state’s Medicaid program and underscores the case for why urgent reform is needed.
June 11, 2024 |
OA Admin
Public Affairs Director
Opportunity Arkansas (OA) is seeking a Public Affairs Director to join the organization full time. The Director will be responsible for maintaining existing relationships and developing new partnerships across the state, in order to advance the organization’s core goals and mission.
May 28, 2024 |
OA Admin
