About Opportunity Arkansas

Renewing the Land of Opportunity by simplifying government and solving generational problems – for the next generation. Accelerate entry into the workforce and reduce the cost of work for all Arkansans. Put students first and parents back in charge of education. Infuse accountability into the Arkansas Parole Board and achieve justice for victims. Protect Arkansas kids from the broken foster care system and preserve families. Opportunity Zones have the goal of spurring private and public investment in America’s underserved communities.

“Opportunity Zones are economically distressed communities, defined by individual census tract, nominated by America’s governors, and certified by the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury via his delegation of that authority to the Internal Revenue Service. Under certain conditions, new investments in Opportunity Zones may be eligible for preferential tax treatment. There are 8,764 Opportunity Zones in the United States, many of which have experienced a lack of investment for decades.” Source: https://opportunityzones.hud.gov/ Opportunity Arkansas researches generational problems, develops strategies for change, and partners with other problem solvers to chart a new course–for the next generation.

A state full of hardworking, generous, driven people; home to some of the greatest entrepreneurs in the world. We love our families and would give the shirts off our backs to help those in need. But for too long, Arkansas’s policies have not aligned with our unique way of life. State government has punished hard work and rewarded dependency. Opportunity Arkansas is a right-wing think tank founded by Nicholas Horton in August 2022 with a stated mission of "Renewing the Land of Opportunity by simplifying government and solving generational problems — for the... The organization states their goals are to:[1]

Arkansas Times calls Opportunity Arkansas a "school-voucher-pushing, welfare-targeting public policy group headed by conservative crusader Nicholas Horton".[2] KATV reports that Opportunity Arkansas is opposing an ammendment to the Arkansas Constitution's Education Article proposed by AR Kids, which is gathering signatures for a November 2024 ballot initiative aimed at reforms like accessible... Opportunity Arkansas cites concerns about funding for these welfare programs and religious freedom.[3] Debra Hobbs, a former Arkansas legislator who serves on the Opportunity Arkansas advisory board has ties to ALEC. Opportunity Arkansas brings together critical education and outreach with technical expertise on project development, review, and due diligence to assist communities in developing projects that create jobs and revitalize our state. Winrock International is a recognized leader in U.S.

and international development with a focus on social, agricultural and environmental issues. Inspired by its namesake, Winthrop Rockefeller, Winrock combines scientific and technical expertise with entrepreneurial innovation to deliver market-based solutions that improve lives around the world. Winrock’s mission is to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity and sustain natural resources across the globe. For more information, visit www.Winrock.org. The Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC), a division of the Arkansas Department of Commerce, seeks to create economic opportunity by attracting higher-paying jobs, expanding and diversifying local economies in the state, increasing incomes and... Arkansas is a pro-business environment operating leaner, faster and more focused through a streamlined state government designed to act on corporate interests quickly and decisively.

For more information, visit www.ArkansasEDC.com. The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) is a federal-state partnership created by Congress in 2000 to promote and encourage the economic development of the lower Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt. DRA invests in projects supporting transportation infrastructure, basic public infrastructure, workforce training, and business development. DRA’s mission is to help create jobs, build communities, and improve the lives of those who reside in the 252 counties and parishes of the eight-state region. For more information, visit www.dra.gov. Governor Winthrop Rockefeller’s commitment, courage, and collaboration created systemic change in Arkansas.

This is the legacy the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation (WRF) was founded on more than 45 years ago and the inspiration for AR Equity 2025. WRF envisions an equitable Arkansas in which all Arkansans have jobs that pay a livable wage, a quality education, and the chance to thrive and prosper. For more information about WRF, visit www.wrfoundation.org. Nicholas Horton talked about Opportunity Arkansas on Monday. Horton spoke about the new organization during KHOZ's "Around The Table" broadcast. Horton said this new organization started in the last few months.

Their website explores "generational problems in Arkansas." These include crime, poverty and more. Horton talked about his background. He grew up in Arkansas and lived most of his life in the state. His professional experience includes working in think tanks, including national ones. He said legislators need help forming ideas on how to help Arkansas. Later, Horton discussed removing the state income tax.

He said this issue is a prominent reason for starting Opportunity Arkansas. He said many in the "Little Rock Swamp" don't want this tax to disappear, but he said he thinks people like incoming Governor Sarah Huckabee-Sanders is "very, very serious" about addressing the state income... Later, Horton discussed education and more.

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