Resources
Here, we’ll store our Appleseed policy reports, our bill tracking resources, our press publications, and more! Keep an eye on this page for updates.
All bills filed for the 2025 Legislative Session can be found in their entirety here. Or, you can follow along with us as we track our priority bills through the committee, public input, and amendment process!
Appleseed in the Press
From time to time, we publish articles designed to inform public debates and educate readers! Follow along here for the latest. Click the image to read the article!
Did you know that 50% of Arkansas counties do not have maternal health services? According to a recent March of Dimes report found here, Arkansas's infant mortality rate is around 35% higher than the national rate, and Arkansas's maternal mortality rate is around 65% higher than the national rate.
In March of 2024, Governor Sanders signed the "Executive Order to Support Moms, Protect Babies, and Improve Maternal Health." That kicked off a series of meetings that were held all over the state with subject matter experts, Cabinet-level participants, and health practitioners - all geared toward finding ways to improve maternal health in Arkansas.
The Arkansas Strategic Committee for Maternal Health published its full report and recommendations here. In it you'll find their methodology, the rationales supporting many of their findings, and the projects that are underway.
Below is our summary of the report's Key Findings & Recommendations. For a more exhaustive account of the Committee's work, please reference the full report.
In the New Year, one of our priorities will be advocacy work that makes Arkansas a safer place to be a mother or a baby. Read up on the data and stay tuned for more updates!
