$300M set-aside for West Memphis super project faces resistance in Arkansas House

By: Ainsley Platt

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: April 28, 2026

Words: 559

Last Updated: 3 months ago

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A request to set aside up to $300 million in surplus funds to bring a major manufacturer to West Memphis narrowly cleared a key procedural hurdle Monday despite resistance from Republicans in the Arkansas House as lawmakers entered the final days of this year’s legislative session.

Arkansas lawmakers propose sending $300M to economic incentive fund for West Memphis ‘super project’

The Arkansas House gave initial approval on a 54-36 vote to …

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