Arkansas economic development proposal sponsors regroup after close loss at the ballot box

By: Antoinette Grajeda

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: November 5, 2026

Words: 946

Last Updated: 3 hours, 42 minutes ago

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Following the narrow defeat of a ballot measure that would have allowed the creation of local economic development districts Tuesday, Issue 3 supporters said they’re going to take time to analyze election results and consider ways to move forward.

“We’re not giving up. We’re just going to regroup and figure out another game plan,” said Randy Zook, president and CEO of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and the Associated Industries of …

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