Policy Research

"The most callused aspect of the current education monopoly in Arkansas is that it willingly and deliberately forces children--except those whose parents have wealth--to attend bad schools.” Policy Foundation report,1 1998   (July 2019) Two measures enacted...

"Employment and industrial production are more reliable than GDP and the Dow in determining cyclical turning points in the economy." Policy Foundation, 2009 (July 2019) The U.S. economy entered record territory this month as the...

"Only eight Arkansas counties post annual budgets online for citizens while others publish an annual appropriation notice in the paper of record, a legal requirement. Every county should post its budget in an easily-accessible format." Policy...

"There is significant evidence that reductions in marginal state tax rates encourage state economic growth ...Rates on productive behavior should be reduced." “Arkansas Policy Foundation, Murphy Commission project, 1998   (June 2019) Arkansas policymakers have...

Theory of Constraints is a management strategy used by state budget departments including Utah.  Several employees expressed interest in TOC during interviews and should be encouraged to learn more about the strategy.1   (May 2019) The Theory...

"There is significant evidence that reductions in marginal state tax rates encourage state economic growth ...Rates on productive behavior should be reduced." “Arkansas Policy Foundation, Murphy Commission project, 1998   “Reduce the state's income tax. Among the...

(April 2019) K-12 students enrolled at Arkansas Nonpublic School Accrediting Association-affiliated schools outside of Pulaski County compose 51.7% (9,812) of total ANSAA enrollment in 2018-19.1 Enrollment at ANSAA-affiliated schools is 18,987.These schools serve students in...

(April 2019) A massive 2,047-page bill approved by the state General Assembly and signed into law this month by Gov. Asa Hutchinson is the foundation for the biggest Arkansas state government reorganization in nearly 50...

Gov. Asa Hutchinson said one-third of the recommendations "are likely to be" practical, while one-third "might be" and the other one-third "may not be" feasible. Policy Foundation, 20th anniversary event, December 2015                                      (March 2019)...

(March 2019) Critics argue school choice benefits only the wealthy1 but records show most2 Arkansas private schools serve the middle-class, charging annual tuition rates less than the $6,781 state K-12 student foundation grant.3 Fayetteville Christian...