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2024-04-23
April 23, 2024

Opportunity Arkansas Joins Every Child Arkansas' Coalition

Today, Opportunity Arkansas announced it has joined Every Child Arkansas (ECA) as a supporting member organization. Founded in 2022, Every Child Arkansas includes over 20 advocacy and resource organizations that...
2024-02-21
February 21, 2024

Poll: Arkansas Parents Support Education Freedom, 'LEARNS' ACT

Today, Opportunity Arkansas released new polling that shows continued support for education choice and also identifies opportunities to educate Arkansans about...
2024-02-20
February 20, 2024

Opportunity Arkansas Releases New Report Debunking Five Major Myths About Educational Freedom

This week marks one year since the historic LEARNS Act cleared the Arkansas Senate Education Committee, the beginning of the legislative process that would ultimately result in...
2024-02-09
February 9, 2024

Opportunity Arkansas Applauds New Pick for Corrections Secretary

Opportunity Arkansas applauds new pick for corrections secretary...
2024-01-25
January 25, 2024

Opportunity Arkansas announces 'Faces of Freedom' video series

Today, Opportunity Arkansas (OA) released a first-of-its-kind testimonial video featuring an Arkansas family enrolled in the new Education Freedom Account program, a core component...
2023-06-20
June 20, 2023

Opportunity Arkansas releases first ‘Opportunity Scorecard’

Opportunity Arkansas Foundation is pleased to announce the release of its first legislative scorecard...
2023-11-09
November 9, 2023

Opportunity Arkansas Releases Six Strategies to Accelerate the Phase Out of the State's Work-Punishing Income Tax

Today, Opportunity Arkansas released a comprehensive report, “Pathway to Prosperity: How to Phase Out Arkansas’s Work-Punishing Personal Income Tax”...
2023-11-01
November 1, 2023

Poll: Arkansas Parents Support Educational Freedom

Today, Opportunity Arkansas released a new polling showing nearly 60 percent of Arkansas voters support educational freedom.
2023-09-06
September 6, 2023

Poll: Nearly Two In Three Arkansas Voters Support Using Surplus To Reduce Income Tax Rates

Today, Opportunity Arkansas Foundation released a new poll that finds an overwhelming appetite for continued income tax reform in Arkansas.
2023-09-05
September 5, 2023

Trump White House veteran, native Arkansan joins Opportunity Arkansas

Rachael Slobodien, a “seasoned conservative,” to serve as media liaison
2023-07-07
July 7, 2023

Opportunity Arkansas's Statement on the 2023 Year-End Surplus

Arkansas's fiscal year ended on June 30 with a $1.1 billion surplus.
2023-07-03
July 3, 2023

Opportunity Arkansas Applauds Sanders's Appointment of Hiland to State's Highest Court

Today, Governor Sarah Sanders announced her appointment of Cody Hiland to the Arkansas Supreme Court. Hiland, a former U.S. Attorney, is also an advisory board member of Opportunity Arkansas.
2023-04-20
April 20, 2023

Report: Arkansas Hospitals Have a Spending Problem

A new report released today by Opportunity Arkansas reveals the truth about the financial health of hospitals in Arkansas. According to the findings of the study, Arkansas hospitals have a spending problem, not a revenue problem. Instead of properly stewarding their taxpayer funding, Arkansas hospitals continue to recklessly ask state decision-makers for more and more.
2023-04-06
April 6, 2023

Opportunity Arkansas Foundation Launches Quarterly Tracking Poll

Today, Opportunity Arkansas Foundation founder and CEO Nic Horton announced the launch of the think tank's new...
2023-02-02
February 2, 2023

New Report Shows Arkansas Government Spending is Growing Faster Than Personal Incomes

This morning, Opportunity Arkansas Foundation released its first-ever research study which analyzes state government...
2022-11-29
November 29, 2022

25 Homegrown Solutions to Free Arkansas From Generations of Poverty and Unleash Opportunity

Opportunity Arkansas, a new, independent non-profit organization, has released its Roadmap to Opportunity 2023...
2023-02-10
February 10, 2023

Arkansas Poll Finds Voter Support For Income Tax Phase Out

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Republican majorities in the Arkansas House and Senate have established eliminating Arkansas’ income tax as...
2024-04-12
April 12, 2024

First News with Toby Howell, April 12, 2024

102.9 FM KARN
Founder & CEO Nic Horton joined Toby Howell on KARN radio to discuss EFA's and Opportunity Arkansas' new platform: Empower Arkansas Parents. To learn more, visit EmpowerAR.com.
2024-03-15
March 15, 2024

AMP's 2024 C-Suite List: Nic Horton, Opportunity Arkansas

Arkansas Money & Politics
Nicholas Horton is CEO and founder of Opportunity Arkansas, a non-partisan, non-profit Arkansas-focused policy organization. Launched in 2022, Opportunity Arkansas works to renew what was formerly nicknamed the Land of Opportunity by solving...
2024-03-06
March 6, 2024

The Dave Elswick Show, March 6, 2024

The Dave Elswick Show/101.1 FM The Answer
OA Founder & CEO Nic Horton guest hosted the Dave Elswick Show on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 to discuss the LEARNS Act, the corrections crisis, and more with guest state Senator Dan Sullivan.
2024-02-29
February 29, 2024

‘It’s not good for Arkansas kids’: Education policy expert slams proposal to regulate Arkansas private schools

The Lion
School choice opponents in Arkansas are attempting to regulate private schools through a constitutional amendment proposal. The measure – promoted by the state teachers’...
2023-11-09
November 9, 2023

Report outlines steps to kill Arkansas' income tax

Axios
provides state policymakers and legislators a blueprint for eliminating the state income tax. "Right-of-center" think tank Opportunity Arkansas of Little Rock authored the document...
2023-02-20
February 20, 2023

Arkansas lawmakers file omnibus education bill patterned after Gov. Sanders LEARNS plan

KARK
A long-awaited education omnibus bill patterned on the Arkansas LEARNS plan from Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders was filed in the General Assembly Monday. The 144-page proposal, Senate Bill 294, was sponsored by Breanne Davis (R-Russellville) and filed just before 5 p.m...
2024-01-31
January 31, 2024

First News with Toby Howell, January 31, 2024

102.9 FM KARN
Founder & CEO Nic Horton joined Toby Howell on KARN radio (January 31, 2024) to discuss OA's new 'Faces of Freedom' video series that's telling education freedom success stories from around Arkansas...
2023-12-30
December 30, 2023

Five-Oh-Ones to Watch 2024: Nic Horton, Opportunity Arkansas

501 Life
A profound life event, coupled with a desire to make a lasting difference, led Nic Horton to take a very bold leap last year, as the 35-year-old Searcy native launched a public policy think tank Opportunity Arkansas.
2024-01-11
January 11, 2024

The Dave Elswick Show, January 11, 2024

The Dave Elswick Show / 101.1 FM The Answer
OA Founder & CEO joined Dave Elswick on Thursday, January 11, 2024 to discuss the out-of-control Arkansas Corrections Board and their firing of Secretary Joe Profiri.
2023-12-22
December 22, 2023

OP-ED: All I Want for Christmas is a Safer Arkansas

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
This time of year is filled with reflection, celebration, and joy. But for so many of our neighbors, this season is also filled with sadness—because of the crime wave that’s hurting families across our state. Like me, you...
2023-11-02
November 2, 2023

Poll: 43% of Arkansas Democrats say they support 'educational freedom'

The Center Square
The majority of Arkansas voters support school choice, including 43% of Democrats, according to a new poll released this week. The poll, conducted by advocacy and research organization Opportunity Arkansas, asked voters if they...
2023-10-19
October 19, 2023

Neighbors in the Network - Ep. 6: Confronting Generational Problems in Arkansas

State Policy Network
Welcome back to Neighbors and the Network! In this exclusive interview, our host, James Pinedo, sits down with Nic Horton, the CEO of Opportunity Arkansas. Join us as we delve into the remarkable journey of Nic Horton...
2023-10-10
October 10, 2023

Arkansas Democrats criticize state approach to removing people from Medicaid enrollment

ABC 24
Thousands of people across the country are seeing their health insurance in jeopardy as states remove people from Medicaid coverage. The requirements to join the plan were expanded during the pandemic, and enrollment surged. Now that the federal government...
2023-10-09
October 9, 2023

More than 53,000 in state lose Medicaid coverage in September

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
More than 53,000 Arkansans lost Medicaid coverage in September because they either didn’t return information needed to determine their eligibility or were no longer eligible, the Arkansas Department of Human Services reported Monday. The Arkansans include...
2023-10-05
October 5, 2023

Arkansas education officials release first annual school voucher report

Arkansas Advocate
Roughly 4,800 students are participating in the first semester of Arkansas’ new K-12 voucher program. A bulk of those kids are attending the largest, mostly-religious private schools in the state. Of the 94 participating private schools, there are also a number focused on students with special needs...
2023-09-09
September 9, 2023

More than 72,000 Arkansans lose Medicaid coverage in August

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
More than 72,000 Arkansans lost Medicaid coverage in August because they either didn't return information needed to determine their eligibility or were no longer eligible, the Arkansas Department of Human Services reported Friday...
2023-09-13
September 13, 2023

Remainder Of 2023 To Feature Further State Income Tax Relief

Forbes
Most state legislatures are out of session until 2024, but there are still several proposals pending that could result in the passage of few more state income tax cuts before 2023 comes to a close. In three of the 25 states where income tax rate reduction has been enacted over the past three years — North Carolina, Arkansas...
2023-09-06
September 6, 2023

Haak receives Opportunity Defender Award

Siloam Springs Herald Leader
Arkansas State Representative Delia Haak (R-17) received the Opportunity Defender Award from Opportunity Arkansas Foundation. Haak received the award because when Opportunity Arkansas released its first Opportunity Scorecard...
2023-08-09
August 9, 2023

The Schmidt Show, August 9, 2023

The Schmidt Show / KARN 102.9
Opportunity Arkansas's Founder & CEO Nic Horton joined Brad Schmidt on The Schmidt Show to talk about the failure of the LEARNS Act referendum, the purpose of our organization, and the future of our great state.
2023-08-14
August 14, 2023

Why Arkansas Could Be the BEST State With Safety Net Reforms + School Choice | Ep. 57 w Nic Horton

Let People Prosper with Dr. Vance Ginn
Today, I'm grateful to be joined by Nic Horton, founder and CEO of Opportunity Arkansas. We discuss: 1) How Arkansas continues to grapple with the same issues decade after decade...
2023-07-07
July 7, 2023

First News with Toby Howell, July 7, 2023

First News with Toby Howell / KARN 102.9 FM
Nic Horton appears on First News with Toby Howell on KARN 102.9 FM to talk about the 2023 surplus and where Arkansas should go with tax relief.
2023-07-20
July 20, 2023

Biden debt forgiveness sends taxpayers $342 million bill from Arkansas grads

The Center Square
An estimated 6,940 Arkansans are eligible for student loan forgiveness under a new plan from the Biden Administration, according to the U.S. Department of Education. It will wipe out...
2023-07-09
July 9, 2023

Arkansas’ $1.161 billion surplus similar to other states

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Arkansas' general revenue surplus of $1.161 billion in the fiscal year that ended June 30 is the second consecutive fiscal year that state government's general revenue surplus exceeded...
2023-07-07
July 7, 2023

Arkansas' surplus should be used for tax relief, organization says

The Center Square
Arkansas’ state budget has a surplus of just over $1.1 billion, and one organization would like to see that given back to the taxpayers. State tax collections for fiscal year 2023 totaled...
2023-07-04
July 4, 2023

WTAS: Statements of Support for Justice Cody Hiland’s Appointment

Governor SHS Email List
Opportunity Arkansas – “Cody Hiland's appointment to the Arkansas Supreme Court is welcome news for all Arkansans who value the rule of law...
2023-06-02
June 2, 2023

Arkansas hospitals say they are struggling; report questions those claims

The Center Square
Arkansas hospitals say they are in trouble. Earlier this month, the Arkansas Legislative Council Executive subcommittee expedited a new law that allows hospitals with 50 beds or less to...
2023-06-27
June 27, 2023

Community Conversations Conservative Corner, June 27, 2023

Community Conversations / KLEK 102.5 FM
Nic Horton talks with Howard L. "Hard L" Weinstock on this episode of Community Conversations Conservative Corner on June 27, 2023
2023-06-10
June 10, 2023

Federal official urges Arkansas, other states not to rush Medicaid eligibility reviews

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Federal officials have significant concerns about the large percentage of people losing Medicaid coverage in Arkansas and other states as a result of...
2022-12-08
December 8, 2022

New Arkansas organization advocating for gradual income tax elimination

The Center Square
Nicholas Horton grew up in Arkansas. And while he loves his state, he said the same problems that his parents talked about 30 years ago still exist today. Horton founded and is the CEO of a new nonpartisan...
2023-05-09
May 9, 2023

Arkansas begins its Medicaid enrollment rollback

The Center Square
... Opportunity Arkansas founder and CEO Nicholas Horton said he believed the ending pandemic health emergency would not solve what he sees as a problem with Medicaid. "The program was spiraling out of control well before COVID because of...
2023-05-09
May 9, 2023

Nearly 73,000 Medicaid beneficiaries in Arkansas lose coverage in April

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Nicholas Horton, founder and chief executive officer of Opportunity Arkansas, said Monday in a written statement that "Despite the caterwauling from the Left and dependency defenders, these numbers from DHS are good news."
2023-04-13
April 13, 2023

The Dave Elswick Show, April 13, 2023

The Dave Elswick Show / 101.1 FM The Answer
Nic was on the Dave Elswick Show on April 13, 2023 to discuss the battle over food stamps expansion and state spending.
2023-03-08
March 8, 2023

The School Choice Revolution Rolls On: Arkansas Passes the LEARNS Act

State Policy Network
On March 8, 2023, Arkansas passed a universal school choice bill that will give all children, regardless of where they live or how much money their family makes, the opportunity to access to...
2023-03-09
March 9, 2023

The Dave Elswick Show, March 9, 2023

The Dave Elswick Show / 101.1 FM The Answer
Dave is out, but the show continues! Fellow friend and CEO of Opportunity Arkansas Nicholas Horton drove the ship today. He welcomed on many guests that were informative and...
2023-03-09
March 9, 2023

Senate panel advances bill reducing time an able-bodied, unemployed adult may receive cash assistance

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
An Arkansas Senate committee on Wednesday advanced a bill aimed at reducing the time an able-bodied adult, who is unemployed, may receive...
2023-01-19
January 19, 2023

The Dave Elswick Show, January 19, 2023

The Dave Elswick Show / 101.1 FM The Answer
Dave was live from the state capitol today for the first in four years, and it lived up to the hype! He welcomed multiple government officials including...
2023-02-14
February 14, 2023

The Dave Elswick Show, February 14, 2023

The Dave Elswick Show / 101.1 FM The Answer
Happy Valentines Day! Dave was live at the capital and was joined by many political personalities on today's show.
2022-12-12
December 12, 2022

Around the Table, December 12, 2022

Around the Table
Nic Horton with Opportunity Arkansas joined us to talk about his new organization that focuses on "Homegrown idea for real change."
2023-01-06
January 6, 2023

Around the Table, January 6, 2023

Around the Table
Nic Horton, founder of Opportunity Arkansas joined us to talk about Governor-Elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders cabinet picks, some of which are from other states.
2022-12-29
December 29, 2022

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson reflects on eight years in office

Fayetteville Flyer
As Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson looks back on his eight years in office, what he’s most proud of might surprise you. Sure, he takes pride in shepherding through the largest income tax cuts in state history...
2023-03-31
March 31, 2023

Arkansas House votes to raise asset level for food stamps

The Center Square
The Arkansas House of Representatives agreed to allow the state to apply for a waiver to increase the asset limits for food stamps. The federal asset limit for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is...
2023-03-02
March 2, 2023

Arkansans unsure how to feel about LEARNS bill

KNWA // FOX 24
Many Arkansans are still deciding if Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ Arkansas LEARNS bill is the best move for their students, children and school districts. With Sanders’ Arkansas LEARNS bill just a few steps away...
2022-12-31
December 31, 2022

Sanders to Nominate Washington County Judge as Secretary of Department of Transformation and Shared Services

Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Gov.-elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced in a news release Friday that she will nominate Washington County Judge Joseph Wood as secretary of the Department of Transportation and...
2022-11-19
November 19, 2022

Seize Opportunity

Arkansas Democrat Gazette
I remember as a kid, growing up in White County, climbing into the old Astro van and making the long trek down to the Arkansas Foodbank with...
2023-02-15
February 15, 2023

Gov. Sarah Sanders To Ask Federal Government to Implement Work Requirements for ARHOME Recipients

KARK
Gov. Sarah Sanders announced Wednesday she would ask the federal government to allow for new requirements for some ARHOME applicants. Able-bodied adults would be required to ...
2023-02-06
February 6, 2023

About That Report in Arkansas About Government Spending

Chris Woodward
A new report finds Arkansas government spending is growing faster than personal incomes. Chris Woodward has more...
2023-02-02
February 2, 2023

Report: Medicaid spending a barrier to phasing out Arkansas' income tax

The Center Square
Arkansas' Medicaid program is the key reason behind a 175% increase in state spending since 2000, according to a new report released Thursday by Opportunity Arkansas. Government spending...
2022-12-26
December 26, 2022

Momentum to Axe Income Tax Mounts in State Legislatures

The Epoch Times
Mississippi could become the nation’s 10th state to eliminate its personal income tax, with Republican Gov. Tate Reeves and House Speaker Philip Gunn (R-Clinton) backing differing plans to...
2023-01-06
January 6, 2023

Sanders Pledges to Phase Out State Income Tax

The Center Square
Arkansas Governor-elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders said in a social media countdown to her Tuesday inauguration she wants to work on ending the state's income tax...
2022-12-26
December 26, 2022

Arkansas Residents Will See Income Tax Breaks in 2023

The Center Square
Arkansas' state income tax is the lowest ever recorded and tax payers will see an immediate benefit when they file in 2023...
April 23, 2024

Opportunity Arkansas Joins Every Child Arkansas' Coalition

Today, Opportunity Arkansas announced it has joined Every Child Arkansas (ECA) as a supporting member organization. Founded in 2022, Every Child Arkansas includes over 20 advocacy and resource organizations that...
February 21, 2024

Poll: Arkansas Parents Support Education Freedom, 'LEARNS' ACT

Today, Opportunity Arkansas released new polling that shows continued support for education choice and also identifies opportunities to educate Arkansans about...
February 20, 2024

Opportunity Arkansas Releases New Report Debunking Five Major Myths About Educational Freedom

This week marks one year since the historic LEARNS Act cleared the Arkansas Senate Education Committee, the beginning of the legislative process that would ultimately result in...
February 9, 2024

Opportunity Arkansas Applauds New Pick for Corrections Secretary

Opportunity Arkansas applauds new pick for corrections secretary...
January 25, 2024

Opportunity Arkansas announces 'Faces of Freedom' video series

Today, Opportunity Arkansas (OA) released a first-of-its-kind testimonial video featuring an Arkansas family enrolled in the new Education Freedom Account program, a core component...
November 9, 2023

Opportunity Arkansas Releases Six Strategies to Accelerate the Phase Out of the State's Work-Punishing Income Tax

Today, Opportunity Arkansas released a comprehensive report, “Pathway to Prosperity: How to Phase Out Arkansas’s Work-Punishing Personal Income Tax”...
November 1, 2023

Poll: Arkansas Parents Support Educational Freedom

Today, Opportunity Arkansas released a new polling showing nearly 60 percent of Arkansas voters support educational freedom.
September 6, 2023

Poll: Nearly Two In Three Arkansas Voters Support Using Surplus To Reduce Income Tax Rates

Today, Opportunity Arkansas Foundation released a new poll that finds an overwhelming appetite for continued income tax reform in Arkansas.
September 5, 2023

Trump White House veteran, native Arkansan joins Opportunity Arkansas

Rachael Slobodien, a “seasoned conservative,” to serve as media liaison
July 7, 2023

Opportunity Arkansas's Statement on the 2023 Year-End Surplus

Arkansas's fiscal year ended on June 30 with a $1.1 billion surplus.
July 3, 2023

Opportunity Arkansas Applauds Sanders's Appointment of Hiland to State's Highest Court

Today, Governor Sarah Sanders announced her appointment of Cody Hiland to the Arkansas Supreme Court. Hiland, a former U.S. Attorney, is also an advisory board member of Opportunity Arkansas.
June 20, 2023

Opportunity Arkansas releases first ‘Opportunity Scorecard’

Opportunity Arkansas Foundation is pleased to announce the release of its first legislative scorecard...
April 20, 2023

Report: Arkansas Hospitals Have a Spending Problem

A new report released today by Opportunity Arkansas reveals the truth about the financial health of hospitals in Arkansas. According to the findings of the study, Arkansas hospitals have a spending problem, not a revenue problem. Instead of properly stewarding their taxpayer funding, Arkansas hospitals continue to recklessly ask state decision-makers for more and more.
April 6, 2023

Opportunity Arkansas Foundation Launches Quarterly Tracking Poll

Today, Opportunity Arkansas Foundation founder and CEO Nic Horton announced the launch of the think tank's new...
February 10, 2023

Arkansas Poll Finds Voter Support For Income Tax Phase Out

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Republican majorities in the Arkansas House and Senate have established eliminating Arkansas’ income tax as...
February 2, 2023

New Report Shows Arkansas Government Spending is Growing Faster Than Personal Incomes

This morning, Opportunity Arkansas Foundation released its first-ever research study which analyzes state government...
November 29, 2022

25 Homegrown Solutions to Free Arkansas From Generations of Poverty and Unleash Opportunity

Opportunity Arkansas, a new, independent non-profit organization, has released its Roadmap to Opportunity 2023...
April 12, 2024

First News with Toby Howell, April 12, 2024

102.9 FM KARN
Founder & CEO Nic Horton joined Toby Howell on KARN radio to discuss EFA's and Opportunity Arkansas' new platform: Empower Arkansas Parents. To learn more, visit EmpowerAR.com.
March 15, 2024

AMP's 2024 C-Suite List: Nic Horton, Opportunity Arkansas

Arkansas Money & Politics
Nicholas Horton is CEO and founder of Opportunity Arkansas, a non-partisan, non-profit Arkansas-focused policy organization. Launched in 2022, Opportunity Arkansas works to renew what was formerly nicknamed the Land of Opportunity by solving...
March 6, 2024

The Dave Elswick Show, March 6, 2024

The Dave Elswick Show/101.1 FM The Answer
OA Founder & CEO Nic Horton guest hosted the Dave Elswick Show on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 to discuss the LEARNS Act, the corrections crisis, and more with guest state Senator Dan Sullivan.
February 29, 2024

‘It’s not good for Arkansas kids’: Education policy expert slams proposal to regulate Arkansas private schools

The Lion
School choice opponents in Arkansas are attempting to regulate private schools through a constitutional amendment proposal. The measure – promoted by the state teachers’...
January 31, 2024

First News with Toby Howell, January 31, 2024

102.9 FM KARN
Founder & CEO Nic Horton joined Toby Howell on KARN radio (January 31, 2024) to discuss OA's new 'Faces of Freedom' video series that's telling education freedom success stories from around Arkansas...
January 11, 2024

The Dave Elswick Show, January 11, 2024

The Dave Elswick Show / 101.1 FM The Answer
OA Founder & CEO joined Dave Elswick on Thursday, January 11, 2024 to discuss the out-of-control Arkansas Corrections Board and their firing of Secretary Joe Profiri.
December 30, 2023

Five-Oh-Ones to Watch 2024: Nic Horton, Opportunity Arkansas

501 Life
A profound life event, coupled with a desire to make a lasting difference, led Nic Horton to take a very bold leap last year, as the 35-year-old Searcy native launched a public policy think tank Opportunity Arkansas.
December 22, 2023

OP-ED: All I Want for Christmas is a Safer Arkansas

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
This time of year is filled with reflection, celebration, and joy. But for so many of our neighbors, this season is also filled with sadness—because of the crime wave that’s hurting families across our state. Like me, you...
November 9, 2023

Report outlines steps to kill Arkansas' income tax

Axios
provides state policymakers and legislators a blueprint for eliminating the state income tax. "Right-of-center" think tank Opportunity Arkansas of Little Rock authored the document...
November 2, 2023

Poll: 43% of Arkansas Democrats say they support 'educational freedom'

The Center Square
The majority of Arkansas voters support school choice, including 43% of Democrats, according to a new poll released this week. The poll, conducted by advocacy and research organization Opportunity Arkansas, asked voters if they...
October 19, 2023

Neighbors in the Network - Ep. 6: Confronting Generational Problems in Arkansas

State Policy Network
Welcome back to Neighbors and the Network! In this exclusive interview, our host, James Pinedo, sits down with Nic Horton, the CEO of Opportunity Arkansas. Join us as we delve into the remarkable journey of Nic Horton...
October 10, 2023

Arkansas Democrats criticize state approach to removing people from Medicaid enrollment

ABC 24
Thousands of people across the country are seeing their health insurance in jeopardy as states remove people from Medicaid coverage. The requirements to join the plan were expanded during the pandemic, and enrollment surged. Now that the federal government...
October 9, 2023

More than 53,000 in state lose Medicaid coverage in September

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
More than 53,000 Arkansans lost Medicaid coverage in September because they either didn’t return information needed to determine their eligibility or were no longer eligible, the Arkansas Department of Human Services reported Monday. The Arkansans include...
October 5, 2023

Arkansas education officials release first annual school voucher report

Arkansas Advocate
Roughly 4,800 students are participating in the first semester of Arkansas’ new K-12 voucher program. A bulk of those kids are attending the largest, mostly-religious private schools in the state. Of the 94 participating private schools, there are also a number focused on students with special needs...
September 13, 2023

Remainder Of 2023 To Feature Further State Income Tax Relief

Forbes
Most state legislatures are out of session until 2024, but there are still several proposals pending that could result in the passage of few more state income tax cuts before 2023 comes to a close. In three of the 25 states where income tax rate reduction has been enacted over the past three years — North Carolina, Arkansas...
September 9, 2023

More than 72,000 Arkansans lose Medicaid coverage in August

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
More than 72,000 Arkansans lost Medicaid coverage in August because they either didn't return information needed to determine their eligibility or were no longer eligible, the Arkansas Department of Human Services reported Friday...
September 6, 2023

Haak receives Opportunity Defender Award

Siloam Springs Herald Leader
Arkansas State Representative Delia Haak (R-17) received the Opportunity Defender Award from Opportunity Arkansas Foundation. Haak received the award because when Opportunity Arkansas released its first Opportunity Scorecard...
August 14, 2023

Why Arkansas Could Be the BEST State With Safety Net Reforms + School Choice | Ep. 57 w Nic Horton

Let People Prosper with Dr. Vance Ginn
Today, I'm grateful to be joined by Nic Horton, founder and CEO of Opportunity Arkansas. We discuss: 1) How Arkansas continues to grapple with the same issues decade after decade...
August 9, 2023

The Schmidt Show, August 9, 2023

The Schmidt Show / KARN 102.9
Opportunity Arkansas's Founder & CEO Nic Horton joined Brad Schmidt on The Schmidt Show to talk about the failure of the LEARNS Act referendum, the purpose of our organization, and the future of our great state.
July 20, 2023

Biden debt forgiveness sends taxpayers $342 million bill from Arkansas grads

The Center Square
An estimated 6,940 Arkansans are eligible for student loan forgiveness under a new plan from the Biden Administration, according to the U.S. Department of Education. It will wipe out...
July 9, 2023

Arkansas’ $1.161 billion surplus similar to other states

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Arkansas' general revenue surplus of $1.161 billion in the fiscal year that ended June 30 is the second consecutive fiscal year that state government's general revenue surplus exceeded...
July 7, 2023

Arkansas' surplus should be used for tax relief, organization says

The Center Square
Arkansas’ state budget has a surplus of just over $1.1 billion, and one organization would like to see that given back to the taxpayers. State tax collections for fiscal year 2023 totaled...
July 7, 2023

First News with Toby Howell, July 7, 2023

First News with Toby Howell / KARN 102.9 FM
Nic Horton appears on First News with Toby Howell on KARN 102.9 FM to talk about the 2023 surplus and where Arkansas should go with tax relief.
July 4, 2023

WTAS: Statements of Support for Justice Cody Hiland’s Appointment

Governor SHS Email List
Opportunity Arkansas – “Cody Hiland's appointment to the Arkansas Supreme Court is welcome news for all Arkansans who value the rule of law...
June 27, 2023

Community Conversations Conservative Corner, June 27, 2023

Community Conversations / KLEK 102.5 FM
Nic Horton talks with Howard L. "Hard L" Weinstock on this episode of Community Conversations Conservative Corner on June 27, 2023
June 10, 2023

Federal official urges Arkansas, other states not to rush Medicaid eligibility reviews

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Federal officials have significant concerns about the large percentage of people losing Medicaid coverage in Arkansas and other states as a result of...
June 2, 2023

Arkansas hospitals say they are struggling; report questions those claims

The Center Square
Arkansas hospitals say they are in trouble. Earlier this month, the Arkansas Legislative Council Executive subcommittee expedited a new law that allows hospitals with 50 beds or less to...
May 9, 2023

Nearly 73,000 Medicaid beneficiaries in Arkansas lose coverage in April

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Nicholas Horton, founder and chief executive officer of Opportunity Arkansas, said Monday in a written statement that "Despite the caterwauling from the Left and dependency defenders, these numbers from DHS are good news."
May 9, 2023

Arkansas begins its Medicaid enrollment rollback

The Center Square
... Opportunity Arkansas founder and CEO Nicholas Horton said he believed the ending pandemic health emergency would not solve what he sees as a problem with Medicaid. "The program was spiraling out of control well before COVID because of...
April 13, 2023

The Dave Elswick Show, April 13, 2023

The Dave Elswick Show / 101.1 FM The Answer
Nic was on the Dave Elswick Show on April 13, 2023 to discuss the battle over food stamps expansion and state spending.
March 31, 2023

Arkansas House votes to raise asset level for food stamps

The Center Square
The Arkansas House of Representatives agreed to allow the state to apply for a waiver to increase the asset limits for food stamps. The federal asset limit for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is...
March 9, 2023

Senate panel advances bill reducing time an able-bodied, unemployed adult may receive cash assistance

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
An Arkansas Senate committee on Wednesday advanced a bill aimed at reducing the time an able-bodied adult, who is unemployed, may receive...
March 9, 2023

The Dave Elswick Show, March 9, 2023

The Dave Elswick Show / 101.1 FM The Answer
Dave is out, but the show continues! Fellow friend and CEO of Opportunity Arkansas Nicholas Horton drove the ship today. He welcomed on many guests that were informative and...
March 8, 2023

The School Choice Revolution Rolls On: Arkansas Passes the LEARNS Act

State Policy Network
On March 8, 2023, Arkansas passed a universal school choice bill that will give all children, regardless of where they live or how much money their family makes, the opportunity to access to...
March 2, 2023

Arkansans unsure how to feel about LEARNS bill

KNWA // FOX 24
Many Arkansans are still deciding if Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ Arkansas LEARNS bill is the best move for their students, children and school districts. With Sanders’ Arkansas LEARNS bill just a few steps away...
February 20, 2023

Arkansas lawmakers file omnibus education bill patterned after Gov. Sanders LEARNS plan

KARK
A long-awaited education omnibus bill patterned on the Arkansas LEARNS plan from Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders was filed in the General Assembly Monday. The 144-page proposal, Senate Bill 294, was sponsored by Breanne Davis (R-Russellville) and filed just before 5 p.m...
February 15, 2023

Gov. Sarah Sanders To Ask Federal Government to Implement Work Requirements for ARHOME Recipients

KARK
Gov. Sarah Sanders announced Wednesday she would ask the federal government to allow for new requirements for some ARHOME applicants. Able-bodied adults would be required to ...
February 14, 2023

The Dave Elswick Show, February 14, 2023

The Dave Elswick Show / 101.1 FM The Answer
Happy Valentines Day! Dave was live at the capital and was joined by many political personalities on today's show.
February 6, 2023

About That Report in Arkansas About Government Spending

Chris Woodward
A new report finds Arkansas government spending is growing faster than personal incomes. Chris Woodward has more...
February 2, 2023

Report: Medicaid spending a barrier to phasing out Arkansas' income tax

The Center Square
Arkansas' Medicaid program is the key reason behind a 175% increase in state spending since 2000, according to a new report released Thursday by Opportunity Arkansas. Government spending...
January 19, 2023

The Dave Elswick Show, January 19, 2023

The Dave Elswick Show / 101.1 FM The Answer
Dave was live from the state capitol today for the first in four years, and it lived up to the hype! He welcomed multiple government officials including...
January 6, 2023

Sanders Pledges to Phase Out State Income Tax

The Center Square
Arkansas Governor-elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders said in a social media countdown to her Tuesday inauguration she wants to work on ending the state's income tax...
January 6, 2023

Around the Table, January 6, 2023

Around the Table
Nic Horton, founder of Opportunity Arkansas joined us to talk about Governor-Elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders cabinet picks, some of which are from other states.
December 31, 2022

Sanders to Nominate Washington County Judge as Secretary of Department of Transformation and Shared Services

Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Gov.-elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced in a news release Friday that she will nominate Washington County Judge Joseph Wood as secretary of the Department of Transportation and...
December 29, 2022

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson reflects on eight years in office

Fayetteville Flyer
As Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson looks back on his eight years in office, what he’s most proud of might surprise you. Sure, he takes pride in shepherding through the largest income tax cuts in state history...
December 26, 2022

Arkansas Residents Will See Income Tax Breaks in 2023

The Center Square
Arkansas' state income tax is the lowest ever recorded and tax payers will see an immediate benefit when they file in 2023...
December 26, 2022

Momentum to Axe Income Tax Mounts in State Legislatures

The Epoch Times
Mississippi could become the nation’s 10th state to eliminate its personal income tax, with Republican Gov. Tate Reeves and House Speaker Philip Gunn (R-Clinton) backing differing plans to...
December 12, 2022

Around the Table, December 12, 2022

Around the Table
Nic Horton with Opportunity Arkansas joined us to talk about his new organization that focuses on "Homegrown idea for real change."
December 8, 2022

New Arkansas organization advocating for gradual income tax elimination

The Center Square
Nicholas Horton grew up in Arkansas. And while he loves his state, he said the same problems that his parents talked about 30 years ago still exist today. Horton founded and is the CEO of a new nonpartisan...
November 19, 2022

Seize Opportunity

Arkansas Democrat Gazette
I remember as a kid, growing up in White County, climbing into the old Astro van and making the long trek down to the Arkansas Foodbank with...
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