Arkansas Explained: What are the incentives for West Memphis’ possible superproject?

By: Andrew DeMillo

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: May 4, 2026

Words: 683

Last Updated: 4 weeks, 1 day ago

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An incentive fund that was created nearly two decades ago to lure business to Arkansas is playing a key role in efforts to land a new manufacturing facility in West Memphis.

The $6.7 billion budget Arkansas lawmakers approved last week includes plans to tap up to $300 million from the state’s surplus to land a deal with the unnamed company.

The money would go into something called the Quick Action Closing Fund, …

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