Arkansas lawmakers, ALICE advocates anticipate affordable housing legislation in 2027

By: Tess Vrbin

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: April 16, 2026

Words: 466

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

Body Text Preview

Arkansas youth leaders led a discussion Thursday with state officials to brainstorm affordable housing policies aimed at low-income workers.

Lawmakers from both parties attended the Little Rock event hosted by the ALICE Youth Leadership Coalition, a statewide group of young Arkansans who work to raise awareness of the asset-limited, income-constrained, employed (ALICE) population. ALICE signifies households earning enough money to be above the federal poverty line but struggling to afford necessities like housing,

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us