Arkansas Issue 3 would allow economic development districts

40/29 News·Oct 25, 2026 · 12:27 PM CT

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Arkansas voters will decide on Nov. 3 whether to amend the state constitution so the legislature can create economic development programs and let local governments set up economic development districts. Issue 3 is one of three proposed constitutional amendments on the ballot, alongside a separate bond measure, Issue 4.

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