Arkansas Department of Economic Development v. William J. Clinton Presidential Foundation

Jim Gunter, Justice.

This appeal arises from an order of the Pulaski County Circuit Court, granting declaratory judgment in favor of appellee, The William J. Clinton Presidential Foundation (Foundation), against appellants, Arkansas Department of Economic Development and its director, Larry Walther, in his official capacity (jointly ADED), on the issue of ADED’s decision to deny the Foundation’s application for a tax-incentive program. We affirm the circuit court’s ruling.

ADED has the statutory authority for administering the Arkansas Advantage Program (Advantage Program), as provided by the…