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Voters approved recreational marijuana in Maryland and Missouri but rejected it in two other states.

Voters approved recreational marijuana in Maryland and Missouri but rejected it in two other states.

On the eve of todays general election, the foes and proponents of the proposed constitutional amendment that would legalize recreational marijuana in Arkansas jousted as candidates for state, federal and local offices made their closing pitches to persuade voters to cast ballots.

On the eve of todays general election, opponents and proponents of the proposed constitutional amendment that would legalize recreational marijuana in Arkansas jousted as candidates for state, federal and local offices made their closing pitches to persuade voters to cast ballots.

Issue 4 would legalize sales and use of marijuana for adults over 21 years of age.

A majority of likely voters in Arkansas are opposed to a proposed constitutional amendment that would legalize recreational marijuana, according to the Arkansas Polls statewide results released Thursday.

Arkansas could become the 20th state to legalize recreational cannabis if a proposed constitutional amendment gets voter approval.

Gov. Asa Hutchinson and representatives from Arkansas trucking, agriculture and construction industries expressed during a news conference Monday their opposition to the states proposed recreational marijuana amendment.

Representatives of industry trade groups suggested legalizing marijuana would worsen problems for workforce recruitment and safety.

Representatives of several industry trade groups suggested legalizing recreational marijuana would compound problems for workforce recruitment and safety.