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

By: Ainsley Platt

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: April 23, 2026

Words: 812

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Arkansas lawmakers proposed a transfer of up to $300 million into an economic development incentive fund Thursday for a manufacturing “super project” employing thousands of workers that officials hope to attract to West Memphis.

The proposal to tap state surplus funds to offer economic incentives and address road infrastructure needs related to the project was part of a measure detailing the state’s $6.7 billion budget that a legislative panel gave initial approval to as …

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