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POLL: Arkansas voters support commonsense welfare reforms being considered in Washington, D.C.

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.
February 12, 2025  |  
OA Admin

Opportunity Arkansas Releases New Video: ‘The McGrath Family’

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.
January 29, 2025  |  
OA Admin

Opportunity Arkansas Statement on Hodges Appointment

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.
January 15, 2025  |  
OA Admin

Poll: Food Stamp Junk Food Ban Has Broad, Bipartisan Support

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.
December 11, 2024  |  
OA Admin

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

Opportunity Arkansas Unveils “For AR Families” Iinitiative to Inform Voters About Union-backed Attack on Arkansas

Today, Opportunity Arkansas, in partnership with Arkansas Learns and The Reform Alliance, announced a new initiative, For AR Families.
September 16, 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

External Media

First News with Rebecca Davis, February 12, 2025

102.9 KARN
Founder & CEO Nic Horton joins First News with Rebecca Davis on NewsRadio 102.9 FM KARN to discuss the Arkansas Department of Human Services’ medicaid work requirements.
February 12, 2025  |  
Nicholas Horton

Gov. Sanders announces $45.3M annual investment in maternal health

Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Nic Horton, founder and CEO of Opportunity Arkansas which has pushed for the state to cut costs by reforming Medicaid, said in a statement “there’s no empirical evidence that even more Medicaid spending will solve the maternal health problems.”
February 6, 2025  |  
Nicholas Horton

First News with Toby Howell, January 30, 2025

102.9 KARN
Founder & CEO Nic Horton joins First News with Toby Howell on NewsRadio 102.9 FM KARN to discuss Medicaid work-requirements, OA’s new Medicaid waiting list report, and Arkansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Karen Baker.
January 30, 2025  |  
Nicholas Horton

Real faces of school choice: Scholarship program fulfills educational dream of Arkansas family

The Lion
January 28, 2025  |  
OA Admin

First News with Toby Howell, January 22, 2025

102.9 KARN
Public Affairs Director J. Robertson joins First News with Toby Howell on NewsRadio 102.9 FM KARN to discuss President Trump’s executive orders, medicaid reform, and the grocery tax.
January 22, 2025  |  
J. Robertson

Opportunities in the States in 2025

State Policy Network
Our friends at the SPN have published an article, featuring OA Founder & CEO Nic Horton. This article highlights OA’s dedication to welfare reform, aiming to reduce long-term dependency and create pathways to independence for Arkansans.
January 21, 2025  |  
Nicholas Horton

First News with Toby Howell, January 15, 2025

102.9 KARN
Founder & CEO Nic Horton joins First News with Toby Howell on NewsRadio 102.9 FM KARN to discuss the start of the 2025 legislative session, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sander’s state of the state address, and the grocery tax.
January 21, 2025  |  
Nicholas Horton

First News with Toby Howell, January 8, 2025

102.9 KARN
Founder & CEO Nic Horton joins First News with Toby Howell on NewsRadio 102.9 FM KARN to discuss (non)Debatable, legislative session, education freedom accounts, and Arkansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Karen Baker.
January 8, 2025  |  
Nicholas Horton

First News with Toby Howell, December 18, 2024

102.9 KARN
Founder & CEO Nic Horton joins First News with Toby Howell on NewsRadio 102.9 FM KARN to discuss education freedom and OA’s Roadmap to Opportunity 2025.
December 18, 2024  |  
Nicholas Horton
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